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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Not everyone is thrilled at the thought of spritzing French cologne onto this famously unvarnished industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But not everyone in Tucson is thrilled about the prospect of the Iranian team being in town.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

And I'm so thrilled for the gang that has got it.

From BBC • May 12, 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

Just not thrilled to hear that I stopped by.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

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