as in delighted
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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
Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Everyone seemed thrilled to be there.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Steve Sarkisian isn’t the only coach on campus not thrilled with his conference schedule.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Less thrilled was Sophie, who was legitimately blindsided.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Everyone seemed thrilled to be there.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Eric skeptically accepted the offer, though he wasn't entirely thrilled that his game had just ratcheted up in difficulty after Kristen accused him of being too quiet.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Steve Sarkisian isn’t the only coach on campus not thrilled with his conference schedule.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrilled
Adjective
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Bradbury was delighted and stopped to talk.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Both looked delighted to pay tribute to the glittery star of the night.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When did that pairing take shape for you and what excited you about it?—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Such interactions have excited certain people within the AI industry, some of whom seem to view the exchanges as signs of machine consciousness.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Nearby, ecstatic supporters waved Swiss flags.—
Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik were ecstatic after scoring their season best today.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While John is overjoyed to see his free-spirited cousin, who drove her carriage from Scotland after her coachman fell ill, Francesca appears noticeably shaken by Michaela’s unexpected visit.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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The man is overjoyed to be using another skill and to be giving it his best effort.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Benito’s reps confirmed in a press release that the happy couple wasn’t just an act for the show.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn’s comeback is in some ways the perfect Olympic story—happy ending be-damned.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The atmosphere on the picket line was jubilant.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Storrie tells the jubilant patrons.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Leinart, a backup for the Arizona Cardinals 2009 Super Bowl team, is similarly elated for Darnold.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sophia Santana was elated after passing the difficult licensing examination to become a registered nurse.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The commercial humorously cuts to everyday viewers — who might as well be analogs for us on the couch — enraptured by Spears' girl-next-door effervescence.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the process, Tarr essayed an arresting tone poem about spiritual isolation that enraptured viewers.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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