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\Definition of thrilled
: 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 He was also named governor of Virginia, but he wasn't thrilled [=wasn't pleased/happy] about that.— Joy Hakim
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thrilled
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of thrilled
: very excited and happy
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The first known use of thrilled was in 1880
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