noun. the swift release of a store of affective force they got a great bang out of it|what a boot!|he got a quick rush from injecting heroin|he does it for kicks |
noun. an almost pleasurable sensation of fright a frisson of surprise shot through him |
noun. something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation the thrills of space travel |
verb. cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow |
verb. feel sudden intense sensation or emotion he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine |
verb. tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement |
verb. fill with sublime emotion The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies|He was inebriated by his phenomenal success |