A thrill.
"The roller coaster ride was absolutely thrilling as we hit speeds of sixty miles per hour."
present participle of thrill
"The roller coaster's sudden drop left me trembling and my heart racing in a truly thrilling way."
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
"she gave an electrifying performance"
"a thrilling performer to watch"
causing quivering or shivering as by cold or fear or electric shock
"a thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake"
Causing a feeling of sudden excitement.
"The roller coaster dropped so suddenly that it was absolutely thrilling to feel my stomach lurch in my seat."