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
Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Signed to a two-way contract during the All-Star break, the Cox Mill High School graduate and Duke product is thrilled to be back in the Carolinas.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 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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Adjective
Indeed, Lekki was thrilled to cap her career on what most gymnasts consider the toughest of the four events.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Signed to a two-way contract during the All-Star break, the Cox Mill High School graduate and Duke product is thrilled to be back in the Carolinas.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
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China and North Korea are delighted at what's going on.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The adorable video has amassed over 940 comments on TikTok so far, as many internet users were delighted that Marlon finally found his happily ever after.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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You must be excited your film is doing so well.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Considering the way the Hornets (14-44) fared in the three outings leading into their date with the Mavericks, Lee was probably downright ecstatic.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rodriguez said her team got impatient but was ecstatic to see Funez deliver the winner.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sylvester was overjoyed to get the call inviting him to guest co-host for the entire week.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Mullen is given wide, dictator-like powers that Congress and the president were seemingly overjoyed to hand over to the commission.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What was rather noticeable in Team Canada’s jubilant dressing room was that nobody was trying to rub it in, however.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Across the Atlantic, European markets were in a jubilant mood.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The elated mom also had moments to update fans on her birthing experience via her Instagram stories.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the courtroom, Rocky was visibly elated by the verdict announcement, embracing his legal team and Rihanna and thanking the jury.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This joyous drinking song begins with pep before slowing down and giving the musicians room to stretch out.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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The 97th Academy Awards was a joyous affair, full of big orchestral numbers, celebrity singalongs and a triumphant hosting debut from Conan O’Brien.—
William Earl,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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