thrilled 1 of 2

thrilled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of thrill

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of thrilled
Adjective
Golf lovers will be thrilled to enjoy the members-only golf course, Dutchman’s Pipe, which is just a golf cart ride away. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Parents are now outright asking guests to chip in for the party, and not everyone is thrilled about it. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for thrilled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Adjective
  • Naturally, Rory McIlroy is delighted with this new milestone in his career.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • President Trump would be delighted if the Arab plan took hold and somehow delivered true peace and prosperity.
    Frank Miele, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.
    Forrester, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • You must be excited your film is doing so well.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In the show, Kristine sees Natalia (Imogen Faith Reid) as her next project, and her husband, Michael (Mark Duplass), is ecstatic to finally have a daughter.
    Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Riley is ecstatic and calls her mom Rachel (Alison Pill) for permission, who agrees to invite the artist over.
    Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The two actors wasted no time with wedding planning—and are overjoyed, judging by the few available shots.
    Antonella Rossi, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Sylvester was overjoyed to get the call inviting him to guest co-host for the entire week.
    Alex Ross, People.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • As for his future with BKFC, Stephens sounds happy with the organization, but unsure of what’s going on with his role in that promotion.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Accountant 2 Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.
    Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Split Fiction takes everything the studio has learned from those games and expanded on it in the most creative and frankly jubilant way imaginable.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Ellison recalled that in Manila, the mood following the revolution was jubilant.
    Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • In statements late Tuesday, both Chung and her lawyer were elated by the temporary restraining order.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Weeks after welcoming her third child, daughter Golden Raye Mahomes, with her husband Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Current co-owner, 29, couldn’t be more elated.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Externally, some have mocked the joyous nature of Newcastle fans’ celebrations — failing to try to comprehend just why this means so much to those of a black-and-white-striped persuasion — and their post-victory team photos have also been derided.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • While the couple has shared an abundance of joyous moments over the course of their 16 years together, in recent years Emma has been open about their family's journey in navigating Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia that has since progressed into frontotemporal dementia.
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on thrilled

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!