Main Entry: thrill

Pronunciation: \ˈthril\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English thirlen, thrillen to pierce, from Old English thyrlian, from thyrel hole, from thurh through — more at through

Date: 1592

transitive verb 1 a : to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement <the news thrilled him> b : to cause to have a shivering or tingling sensation
2 : to cause to vibrate or tremble perceptiblyintransitive verb 1 : to move or pass so as to cause a sudden wave of emotion
2 : to become thrilled: a : to experience a sudden sharp excitement b : tingle, throb
3 : tremble, vibrate

— thrill noun

— thrill·ing·ly \ˈthri-liŋ-lē\ adverb