Meaning of the word thrills in English

What does thrills mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

thrills

US /θrɪlz/
UK /θrɪlz/

Noun

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

to cause someone to feel a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure

Example:
The unexpected victory thrilled the crowd.
Her performance always thrills the audience.