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Synonyms

athrill

American

[uh-thril] / əˈθrɪl /

adjective

affected with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement; tingling (usually used predicatively).

After the first surprise, he found himself athrill with a sense of discovery.

Etymology

Origin of athrill

First recorded in 1875–80; a- ¹ + thrill

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