thrilled

American

[thrild] / θrɪld /

adjective

feeling very pleased or happily excited; delighted.

Following her exhilarating concert and a standing ovation, a visibly thrilled Ms. Anton sat down with the Times for an exclusive interview.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of thrill.

Other Word Forms

unthrilled

adjective

Etymology

Origin of thrilled

thrill ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He didn’t previously know Bettany, who was thrilled by the idea of working alongside Sharpe.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Which is why I was thrilled when a handful of “Bite” readers landed in my inbox requesting a short-run series focused on budget-friendly recipes and cooking tips.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"We're thrilled to bring Apple Corps back to its spiritual home and give The Beatles fans something truly special," its CEO Tom Greene said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Europe's Ryder Cup captain, Luke Donald, will be thrilled that the Spaniard will be available for the next tournament at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, from 17-19 September 2027.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

That spasm of emotion thrilled me almost as much as it frightened me.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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