thrill

Meanings

• the swift release of a store of affective force
• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation
  • "the thrills of space travel"
• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
  • "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow"
• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
  • "he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine"
• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
• fill with sublime emotion
  • "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies"

Synonyms

bang, beatify, boot, charge, chill, exalt, exhilarate, flush, frisson, inebriate, kick, quiver, rush, shiver, shudder, throb, tickle, tickle pink, tingle, vibrate