thrill

(noun) the swift release of a store of affective force. Synonyms: bang, boot, charge, rush, flush, kick. Examples: "They got a great bang out of it." "What a boot!." "He got a quick rush from injecting heroin." "He does it for kicks."

(noun) an almost pleasurable sensation of fright. Synonyms: frisson, shiver, chill, quiver, shudder, tingle. Example: "A frisson of surprise shot through him."

(noun) something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation. Example: "The thrills of space travel."

(verb) cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input. Example: "The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow."

(verb) feel sudden intense sensation or emotion. Synonyms: tickle, vibrate. Example: "He was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine."

(verb) tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement. Synonyms: shudder, shiver, throb.

(verb) fill with sublime emotion. Synonyms: exhilarate, tickle pink, inebriate, exalt, beatify. Examples: "The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies." "He was inebriated by his phenomenal success."