thriller
Translation
thriller
Examples
He wrote a best-selling political thriller.
He wrote a best-selling political thriller.
We watched a scary thriller last night.
We watched a scary thriller last night.
Grammar Patterns
a ((political/spy/psychological)) thriller a type of exciting book or movie It was a classic spy thriller.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suspense, mystery, horror
Etymology
From the verb 'thrill' + the agent suffix '-er'. Literally, 'something that thrills'.
Memory Tips
A 'thriller' is a book or movie designed to 'thrill' you with excitement and suspense.