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
Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Councilwoman Shauna Hayes-Edwards, D-2, was thrilled at the turn of events.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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
Aaron Pierre's John Stewart and Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan probably won't be too thrilled about this.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Councilwoman Shauna Hayes-Edwards, D-2, was thrilled at the turn of events.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 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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When Trump won the GOP nomination, these planners (many of whom were former Trump staffers, appointees or admirers) were delighted.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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In October 2023, CNN met Quigley’s two middle-school-age daughters, who seemed delighted to spend time with her.—
Kate Bolduan,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 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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Fans were ecstatic to find out Elliot’s middle name ties to his grandpa, along with his initials being EMM.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Love Island season 6 winner, 25, was ecstatic to hear Ellen Pompeo is a big fan of her relationship with Kordell Beckham.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The overjoyed couple spoke about their hopes for expanding their family back in 2018 during a VladTV interview.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
7 Apr. 2025
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The two actors wasted no time with wedding planning—and are overjoyed, judging by the few available shots.—
Antonella Rossi,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Read More About: MTV RuPaul's Drag Race TV News TV Ratings Subscribe to Deadline Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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They’re actually formulated with moisturizing ingredients like (vitamin E and hyaluronic acid) to nourish the skin, with noncomedogenic options to keep acne-prone skin happy.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like the Chase Center fans were jubilant when Butler notched a game-sealing block last week against the Raptors, the Heat fans went crazy when Kel’el Ware stuffed Butler at the rim.—
Danny Emerman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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He was immediately swarmed by his jubilant teammates and coaches.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Three months ago, Alex Markarian was elated to learn his house was still standing after the intense flames from the Palisades Fire tore through homes just across the street.—
Carter Evans,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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And on March 21, the best friends were elated to learn that won't be changing anytime soon.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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It's supposed to be a joyous occasion, when families feast and purchase new clothes for children -- but most of Gaza's 2 million people are just trying to survive.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2025
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Gabriela Jaquez made sure to marinate in this moment, bouncing gleefully toward half-court while her teammates formed a joyous mob.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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