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