thrilling Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input
   thrill.
   
   • The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow
2. verb feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
   tickle; thrill; vibrate.
   
   • he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine
3. verb tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
   shudder; throb; shiver; thrill.
   
4. verb fill with sublime emotion
   thrill; tickle pink; inebriate; exalt; exhilarate; beatify.
   
   • The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies
   • He was inebriated by his phenomenal success
5. adjective satellite causing a surge of emotion or excitement
   electrifying.
   
   • she gave an electrifying performance
   • a thrilling performer to watch
6. adjective satellite causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
   
   • a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake

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