thrilling

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

(verb) feel sudden intense sensation or emotion. Synonyms: thrill, 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, thrill.

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

(adj) causing a surge of emotion or excitement. Synonyms: electrifying. Examples: "She gave an electrifying performance." "A thrilling performer to watch."

(adj) causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock. Example: "A thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake."