Overview of verb thrill

The verb thrill has 4 senses

• thrill -- (cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input; "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow")


• thrill, tickle, vibrate -- (feel sudden intense sensation or emotion; "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine")


• shudder, shiver, throb, thrill -- (tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement)


• exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatify -- (fill with sublime emotion; "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"; "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success")

Overview of adj thrilling

The adj thrilling has 2 senses

• electrifying, thrilling -- (causing a surge of emotion or excitement; "she gave an electrifying performance"; "a thrilling performer to watch")


• thrilling -- (causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock; "a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake")