adjective
1.
a. obsolete : piercing
b. : penetrating with cold : inducing shivering and shaking
a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake
2. : causing an instantaneous surge of emotion : producing tremulous excitement : deeply moving
gave thrilling hints of an unknown world — W.H.Downes
thrilling narratives of Indian captivities became a favorite form of literature — A.F.Harlow
a postcard … gave me thrilling news — Christopher Morley
3. : throbbing, vibrating