as in excited
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings of
I was thrilled to hear that you got the promotion that you'd been so desperately wanting
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Recent Examples of thrilled
Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
When Lohan announced her pregnancy on Instagram, her pals were thrilled for her.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
No surprise here: Kristi Noem isn’t thrilled with her unflattering portrayal on the most recent episode of South Park.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 8 Aug. 2025
When Lohan announced her pregnancy on Instagram, her pals were thrilled for her.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
—Clint Davis, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Anime had an absolutely stellar year in 2024, with some huge new releases that had fans around the world excited and thrilled for what's next.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Verb
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Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Others were delighted to see the celestial style returning.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Champion says students, their parents and faculty all delighted in his surprise outfit choice.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Moore is 'ecstatic' about Procell being the pick Ald.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Whenever Waller finally gets clear, Smith will certainly be ecstatic.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Pete Davidson expecting first child with partner And the comedian is overjoyed to be entering his dad era.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Academy’s longtime broadcasting partner for the Oscars, ABC, would surely prefer a ceremony with fewer categories and a shorter runtime, but the casting and stunt communities, as well as their allies, are overjoyed.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Opened just last year, Norm’s already feels like a neighbourhood institution worn in by years of happy regulars.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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And Newsom’s press office was happy to run with the engagement.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, in between Avi’s 2004 plane ride that starts the episode’s main arc and its last-second flash-forward to 2022, the premiere revels in the rapid wordplay of a gentile girlfriend meeting a vibrant Jewish family and the general tomfoolery of a jubilant bar mitzvah.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Aug. 2025
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As a ceasefire in Gaza took hold in January, Anas Al-Sharif began removing his protective gear live on television, piece by piece, while a jubilant crowd cheered, hoping the day marked the end of the suffering of 2 million Palestinians in the enclave.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The three set out to sea and the voyage is a success — Jenkin really lands the visceral thrill of fishing — and the boys return home elated, with cash in hand.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 2025
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That said, the team is clearly elated about being able to land such a player.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Possibly even more joyous to the Arsenal support, however, was the Premier League debut of Max Dowman. Offside via Getty Images The 15-year-old was electrifying off the bench.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams made a joyous announcement on Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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