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
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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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By building ethical, explainable and collaborative AI systems, agencies can keep clients delighted and employees empowered.—
Joel Frenette,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The machine was actually suggested to him by his primary care physician, both of whom are delighted with its smart design and solid construction.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
13 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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Rainbows represent happy things – Noah’s Ark, Wizard of Oz, Unicorns, etc.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When the group formed, in Linköping, in 2006, its members were anonymous, and their devotion to Satan was deep and jubilant.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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Instead, many in the pro-Palestinian diaspora—and even at the highest levels of Palestinian official life—applauded the terror attacks with jubilant anti-Jewish enthusiasm.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For now, fans can be elated over the fact that the beloved Eastman story is being turned into a live-action film.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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However, Elissa, who turns 5 this month, is elated to start kindergarten.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their presence becomes a brief, joyous interruption.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The internet has shared in a joyous moment between a couple as a man saw his girlfriend's natural hair for the first time, and appeared to instantly fall in love again.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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