Definition

Adjective: Feeling intense pleasurable excitement; extremely pleased, excited, or happy about something.

Usage

The word "thrilled" is used to describe a state of great delight or excitement. It is stronger than simply being "happy" or "pleased." It often follows linking verbs like be, feel, or look, and is frequently followed by the prepositions with, by, or at, or an infinitive (to + verb).

Examples

• She was thrilled with her exam results.
• We were absolutely thrilled to hear the good news.
• The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the amusement park.
• He looked thrilled by the surprise party.

Advanced Usage

• "to be thrilled to bits/pieces": An informal, emphatic idiom meaning to be extremely delighted.
  • I was thrilled to bits when they offered me the job.
• "to be thrilled for someone": To feel very happy and excited on behalf of another person.
  • We are so thrilled for you and your new baby!

Variants and Related Words

• Thrill (noun): A sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.
  • Winning the race gave him a real thrill.
• Thrill (verb): To cause someone to feel a thrill.
  • The performance thrilled the audience.
• Thrilling (adjective): Causing excitement and pleasure.
  • It was a thrilling finish to the game.

Synonyms

• Delighted
• Elated
• Overjoyed
• Ecstatic

Antonyms

• Disappointed
• Unmoved
• Bored
• Depressed

Adjective

1. feeling intense pleasurable excitement