[thrill] vb [ME thirlen, thrillen to pierce, fr. OE thyrlian, fr. thyrel hole, fr. thurh through--more at through] vt (1592) 1 a: to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement b: to cause to have a shivering or tingling sensation
2: to cause to vibrate or tremble perceptibly ~ vi 1: to move or pass so as to cause a sudden wave of emotion
2: to become thrilled: a: to experience a sudden sharp excitement b: tingle, throb
3: tremble, vibrate -- thrill n -- thrill.ing.ly adv