: 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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Agnes Berger, a Holocaust survivor and one of the recipients of the Seder food packages, was thrilled to receive her package — complete with one of her favorite Passover foods, gefilte fish — at her apartment in Davie on the Friday before Passover.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Lee's fans were thrilled to learn of this collaboration.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Today, Pizza Hut and Lee are thrilled to announce FamiLEE Community Pizza; as part of the brand’s $12ANY campaign, the FamiLEE Community Pizza promises to redefine the pizza experience with its unique blend of flavors and community spirit.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
In other stock news, Salesforce and Informatica investors aren’t thrilled about the companies’ potential tie up.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Hunters will be thrilled to receive a Sitka Trucker Hat emblazoned with the brand’s logo.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
We were introduced to Cook and the others by GIFT CEO and co-founder Brandon Calloway, who was thrilled to be a part of the project.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Liv graduated from high school in 2020, and Moore was thrilled about her milestone achievement.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Everyone in Hope Valley is thrilled to hear when Lucas is declared the winner.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2024
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2024
Lee's fans were thrilled to learn of this collaboration.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2024
Today, Pizza Hut and Lee are thrilled to announce FamiLEE Community Pizza; as part of the brand’s $12ANY campaign, the FamiLEE Community Pizza promises to redefine the pizza experience with its unique blend of flavors and community spirit.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
In other stock news, Salesforce and Informatica investors aren’t thrilled about the companies’ potential tie up.
—Morgan Haefner, Quartz, 16 Apr. 2024
Hunters will be thrilled to receive a Sitka Trucker Hat emblazoned with the brand’s logo.
—Lauren Finney Harden, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
We were introduced to Cook and the others by GIFT CEO and co-founder Brandon Calloway, who was thrilled to be a part of the project.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Liv graduated from high school in 2020, and Moore was thrilled about her milestone achievement.
—Emy Lacroix, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
Everyone in Hope Valley is thrilled to hear when Lucas is declared the winner.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2024
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrilled. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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