thrill
[ thril ]
/ θrɪl /
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.
to utter or send forth tremulously, as a melody.
verb (used without object)
noun
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OTHER WORDS FROM thrill
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British Dictionary definitions for thrill
thrill
/ (θrɪl) /
noun
a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasureseeing his book for sale gave him a thrill
a situation producing such a sensationit was a thrill to see Rome for the first time
a trembling sensation caused by fear or emotional shock
pathol an abnormal slight tremor associated with a heart or vascular murmur, felt on palpation
verb
to feel or cause to feel a thrill
to tremble or cause to tremble; vibrate or quiver
Word Origin for thrill
Old English thӯrlian to pierce, from thyrel hole; see nostril, through
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Medical definitions for thrill
thrill
[ thrĭl ]
n.
The vibration accompanying a cardiac or vascular murmur, detectible on palpation.
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