I. verb
to fill with emotions that stir or excite or to be so excited
an audience thrilled by the brilliant spectacle
Synonyms: electrify, enthuse, send
Related Word: animate, excite, galvanize, move, quicken, stimulate; arouse, inspire, rally, rouse, stir
Idioms: thrill to pieces ( or to bits)
Contrasted words: bore, ennui, weary
II. noun
sudden emotional stimulation, excitement, or enjoyment
they both got a thrill out of small-boat racing
Synonyms: bang, boot, kick, wallop
Related Word: excitement, lift, stimulation, titillation