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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By all accounts, the two-year-old was friendly, social, and thoroughly delighted to be surrounded by so many new people.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Early childhood advocates were delighted when he was sworn into office seven years ago, his arms around his scene-stealing 2-year-old son.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Evan Phillips excited to be back Days after signing a one-year contract to return to the Dodgers — despite being non-tendered earlier in the offseason — Evan Phillips expressed relief at being back.—
Jack Vita,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Being in France making something that felt inspired by Rohmer excited him.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Alonzo Carter, hired in December to lead the program, was spotted in Instagram posts among ecstatic Hornets football players on campus when Orr and Wood told them the FBS move was official.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The arousal, reward, and bonding systems that produce the ecstatic connection of limerence are also central to the development of addiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 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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Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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And nowhere is a happier hunting-ground for hikers than the Sierra de Tramuntana.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ragtime’s jubilant origins in vaudeville and communal dancing are apparent in its euphonious melodies and playful rhythms.—
Aly Eleanor,
Pitchfork,
19 Feb. 2026
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The third tell came Thursday morning from the jubilant atmosphere in Indianapolis.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Silva-Parucho, whose handcuffs were ordered to be removed before his hearing began, broke into elated sobs as the judge read the order releasing him.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Tears and lemonade are spilled; mud and cake get smeared into the rug; confetti balloons are popped one by one, showering elated children in rainbow-paper flakes.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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