Meaning of the word thrill in English

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thrill

US /θrɪl/
UK /θrɪl/
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Noun

1.

a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Example:
The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.
It was a great thrill to meet my favorite author.

Verb

1.

cause (someone) to feel a sudden surge of excitement and pleasure

Example:
The news of her promotion thrilled her.
His performance thrilled the audience.
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