thrill

Definitions

1. 1noun

   A warbling; a trill.

2. 2transitive verb

   A breathing place or hole; a nostril, as of a bird.

3. 3transitive verb

   To perforate by a pointed instrument; to bore; to transfix; to drill.

4. 4transitive verb

   Hence, to affect, as if by something that pierces or pricks; to cause to have a shivering, throbbing, tingling, or exquisite sensation; to pierce; to penetrate.

5. 5transitive verb

   To hurl; to throw; to cast.

6. 6intransitive verb

   To pierce, as something sharp; to penetrate; especially, to cause a tingling sensation that runs through the system with a slight shivering; as, a sharp sound thrills through the whole frame.

7. 7intransitive verb

   To feel a sharp, shivering, tingling, or exquisite sensation, running through the body.

8. 8noun

   A drill. See 3d Drill, 1.

9. 9noun

   A sensation as of being thrilled; a tremulous excitement; as, a thrill of horror; a thrill of joy.

10. 10noun

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

    "the thrills of space travel"

11. 11noun

    an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

    "a frisson of surprise shot through him"

    Synonyms

    chillfrissonquivershivershuddertingle
12. 12noun

    the swift release of a store of affective force

    "they got a great bang out of it"

    "what a boot!"

    Synonyms

    bangbootchargeflushkickrush
13. 13verb

    feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

    "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"

    Synonyms

    ticklevibrate
14. 14verb

    fill with sublime emotion

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

    "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success"

    Synonyms

    beatifyexaltexhilarateinebriate
15. 15verb

    tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

    Synonyms

    shivershudderthrob
16. 16verb

    cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

    "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"