: extremely pleased and excited
I was thrilled to be chosen.
No wonder the teachers had been so thrilled when I'd raised my hand.—
Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinHe was also named governor of Virginia, but he wasn't thrilled [=wasn't pleased/happy] about that.—Joy Hakim
Joy HakimExamples of thrilled in a Sentence
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Brown, who had three catches for 33 yards in Marist’s 34-27 overtime win over the Crusaders in football last fall, was thrilled to double up on Battle of Pulaski victories.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Clearly thrilled, Rae gasps, then smiles wide for a selfie with them.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, in his first season as Cavs coach, has fostered an environment where Garland’s playing better, Mitchell is thrilled to play in an offense where he isn’t relied on as heavily, and the team gets consistent scoring from at least four players most of the time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Active Blue Öyster Cult members are a little less thrilled to be reminded of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
Clearly thrilled, Rae gasps, then smiles wide for a selfie with them.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson, in his first season as Cavs coach, has fostered an environment where Garland’s playing better, Mitchell is thrilled to play in an offense where he isn’t relied on as heavily, and the team gets consistent scoring from at least four players most of the time.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Active Blue Öyster Cult members are a little less thrilled to be reminded of the song.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrilled. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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