thrill
verb (used with object)
to affect with a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement, as to produce a tremor or tingling sensation through the body.
have thrilled
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present perfectof thrill.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Americans have thrilled to the fictional story of Dr. Richard Kimble’s search for the one-armed man since the TV debut of “The Fugitive” in 1963.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
Navy pilots who have thrilled air show audiences since 1946.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2024
Ever since scientists discovered that trees have a certain sentience and capacity for communication, writers have thrilled to use them as metaphors for rootedness, loss, blight, interconnectedness — you name it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
This is England's first draw in 17 Tests under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum - a period in which they have thrilled crowds by embracing an ultra-aggressive style.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2023
The touch of his hand would have thrilled her once; now it made her flesh crawl.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
