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thrilled

/θɹɪld/adjective

Feeling very happy and excited about something.

Example sentences

  • “We were thrilled when we heard the good news.”
  • “She was thrilled to get into her first-choice college.”

Stronger than 'pleased' or 'glad'. Common patterns: 'thrilled to be here', 'thrilled with the results', and the British 'thrilled to bits'.

emotions

Synonyms for thrilled

Antonyms

Find it in: Positive words.

Related words

elatedFilled with great joy and excitement; thrilled.excitedFull of eager energy and enthusiasm about something.jubilantFeeling or showing great joy, especially over a success.eagerWanting to do or have something very much; full of keen interest.furiousExtremely angry, or wild and forceful in movement.restlessUnable to relax or stay still, often because of boredom or worry.