thrill
nounUK /θrɪl/
US /θrɪl/
A sudden feeling of excitement and happiness.
Riding the roller coaster gave her a big thrill.
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2. To make someone feel very excited and happy.
The magician thrilled the audience with his tricks.
3. A wave of nervous excitement or emotion.
A thrill of fear ran through him as he opened the door.
4. Something that causes a feeling of excitement.
Skydiving was the biggest thrill of his life.