thrill

/θrɪl/
noun
  1. A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
    • He felt a thrill of pride when he received the award.
    • For many people, the thrill of travel comes from discovering new places.
    • The roller coaster gave her a thrill she would never forget.
verb
  1. To cause someone to feel a sudden excitement or pleasure.
    • It thrills me to see my students succeed.
    • The announcement of the concert thrilled fans across the city.
    • The surprise party thrilled the birthday girl.
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