Meaning of 'thrill'

noun

something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

Example: "the thrills of space travel"

noun

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Synonyms: shudder

noun

the swift release of a store of affective force

Synonyms: kick

verb

feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

Example: "We were thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine."

Synonyms: tickle

verb

fill with sublime emotion

Example: "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"

Synonyms: inebriate exalt exhilarate tickle pink

verb

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

Synonyms: shudder

verb

cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

Example: "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"