THRILL


Meaning of THRILL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈthril ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English thirlen, thrillen to pierce, from Old English thyrlian, from thyrel hole, from thurh through — more at through

Date: 1592

transitive verb

1.

a. : to cause to experience a sudden sharp feeling of excitement

the news thrill ed him

b. : to cause to have a shivering or tingling sensation

2. : to cause to vibrate or tremble perceptibly

intransitive verb

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 noun

• thrill·ing·ly ˈthri-liŋ-lē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.