1.the swift release of a store of affective force;
they got a great bang out of it
2.an almost pleasurable sensation of fright;
a frisson of surprise shot through him
3.something that thrills;
the thrills of space travel
1.cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input;
The men were thrilled by a loud whistle blow
2.feel sudden intense sensation or emotion;
he was thrilled by the speed and the roar of the engine
3.tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
4.fill with sublime emotion; tickle pink (exhilarate is obsolete in this usage);
The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the movies