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 verb1 a: to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement <the news thrilled him> b: to cause to have a shivering or tingling sensation2: to cause to vibrate or tremble perceptiblyintransitive verb1: to move or pass so as to cause a sudden wave of emotion2: 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