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thrilled

thrilled

171 2.3
Feeling very excited and happy
  • adjective
  • /θrɪld/
translation icon : emocionado
  • I was absolutely thrilled to receive the news about my promotion.

I believe we'd all be thrilled if you left.

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Examples

  • While I did not initially set out to write a series, I am thrilled to be doing so.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Well, I am so thrilled to finally meet you and talk to you.

  • And I am so thrilled with this plant.

  • Oh, I am just so thrilled with how this plant is doing.

  • And they report back that they are thrilled with the results.

  • Oh, Henry, we're just so thrilled to have you.

  • I was so thrilled when he said he was taking up his place in September.

  • Frankly, I was thrilled when he finally agreed.

  • I'd be thrilled to do it again.

  • I can't put into words how thrilled I am with this.

Synonyms

happy
vsthrilled
1.0

Feeling pleased and content

is stronger excitement plus pleasure rather than calm contentment
glad
vsthrilled
1.0

Feeling pleased or happy about something

is higher intensity excitement and pleasure rather than simple cheer
excited
vsthrilled
1.0

Feeling very happy and eager about something

adds a clearer element of pleasure alongside the excitement
pleased
vsthrilled
936 1.0

Feeling happy or satisfied about something

is stronger, more excited pleasure rather than mild satisfaction
delighted
vsthrilled
228 1.0

Feeling very happy about something good

is the same excitement plus a more intense emotional rush
joyful
vsthrilled
70 1.0

Feeling or showing great happiness

is stronger excitement and pleasure rather than calm joy
ecstatic
vsthrilled
69 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

is strong excitement plus pleasure rather than overwhelming intensity
giddy
vsthrilled
28 3.0

Very happy and excited to the point of feeling dizzy

is strong excitement and pleasure without physical dizziness
jubilant
vsthrilled
15 5.0

Feeling very happy because of a success or a good event

is strong excitement and pleasure not always linked to success
gleeful
vsthrilled
12 1.2

Very happy and excited in a playful way

is strong excitement and pleasure without the playful tone
elated
vsthrilled
11 4.0

Feeling very happy and excited because of good news or success

is similar strong excitement and pleasure not tied to news
overjoyed
vsthrilled
10 2.1

Feeling very happy and excited about something good

is strong excitement and pleasure but can be less intense
on air
vsthrilled
  • Informal
9 5.9

Feeling very happy and excited

is strong excitement and pleasure without the specific buoyant feeling
absolutely thrilled
vsthrilled
6 3.2

Feeling very excited and happy about something

is strong excitement and pleasure without extra intensifier
rapturous
vsthrilled
6 7.0

Feeling or showing great joy and excitement

is strong excitement and pleasure without that expressive fervour
exultant
vsthrilled
  • Formal
3 7.3

Very happy and proud because of a big success

is general strong excitement and pleasure not limited to triumph
exhilarated
vsthrilled
2 4.4

Feeling very happy and full of energy

is strong excitement and pleasure but less about energetic boost
chuffed
vsthrilled
  • UK
2 8.2

Very pleased about something

is more energetic excitement and pleasure rather than quiet satisfaction
best pleased
vsthrilled
1 1.7

Feeling very happy about something

is stronger, more energetic pleasure rather than moderate satisfaction
thrillful
vsthrilled
  • Archaic
1 8.0

Being very excited and happy

is the personal strong feeling of excitement and pleasure
blissed
vsthrilled
1 6.7

Feeling very happy and peaceful

is energetic excitement plus pleasure rather than calm bliss
gladsome
vsthrilled
  • Archaic
1 9.0

Feeling happy and cheerful

is stronger excitement and pleasure rather than general cheerfulness
posilutely thrilled
vsthrilled
  • Informal
9.9

Feeling very excited and happy

is the same strong feeling but in neutral language
ginormously excited
vsthrilled
  • Informal
7.2

Feeling very happy and eager about something that will happen

describes strong excitement and pleasure without exaggerated sense
posolutely ecstatic
vsthrilled
  • Informal
9.9

Feeling very happy and excited

is strong excitement and pleasure but less overwhelming
absitively delighted
vsthrilled
  • Archaic
9.9

Very pleased and full of joy

is strong excitement and pleasure without the same emphatic tone
like a kid on a rollercoaster
vsthrilled
  • Informal
8.3

Very excited and happy in an obvious way

is the same strong inner excitement even if not visible
to gladdened
vsthrilled
3.0

To make someone feel happy

is the ongoing strong feeling of excitement and pleasure

Antonyms

1 3.7

Calm and not showing strong feeling

Compounds

Feeling very excited and happy about something

9.9

Feeling very excited and happy

How Excited

ecstatic
69 4.5
exhilarated
2 4.4
thrilled
171 2.3
excited
1.0
pleased
936 1.0

Surface Forms

thrilled positive

Morphology

thrilled = thrill (transparent) = thrill + ed

Formed from the verb 'thrill' with the participial/adjectival '-ed', so the meaning 'experiencing excitement' is directly derived and obvious to learners.

Etymology

Thrilled comes from the old word thrill, which once meant 'to pierce' or 'run through', describing a sharp feeling that passes through you. That's why being thrilled today means feeling a strong, exciting pleasure that seems to 'run through' your body.