Thrill
(noun)
A sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.
Origin:
From the middle english word "thrilen" meaning to pierce or to pierce through, meaning a sudden feeling of excitement or pleasure.
Examples:
- The roller coaster ride gave the children a thrill of excitement.
- The musician felt a thrill of excitement as she walked on stage.
- The skydiver felt a thrill of adrenaline as she jumped out of the plane.
- The news of winning the lottery gave the person a thrill of pleasure.
- The student felt a thrill of accomplishment after acing the exam.