thrill

Definitions


[θrɪl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
(e.g: the thrill of jumping out of an aeroplane)

- a vibratory movement or resonance heard through a stethoscope


Phrases:
- the thrill of the chase
- thrills and spills

Origin:
Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’


[θrɪl], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (someone) to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure
(e.g: he is certain to thrill audiences with his wild and crazy antics)

- (of an emotion or sensation) pass with a nervous tremor
(e.g: the shock of alarm thrilled through her)


Phrases:
- the thrill of the chase
- thrills and spills

Origin:
Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘pierce or penetrate’): alteration of dialect thirl ‘pierce’




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