: extremely pleased and excited
I was thrilled to be chosen.
No wonder the teachers had been so thrilled when I'd raised my hand.—
Ann M. Martin
Ann M. MartinHe was also named governor of Virginia, but he wasn't thrilled [=wasn't pleased/happy] about that.—Joy Hakim
Joy HakimExamples of thrilled in a Sentence
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Nevertheless, Taka is thrilled to have a sibling and a new best friend, and sweetly vows to protect their bond forever.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Younger players coming up with the A’s or joining from other organizations were often thrilled to get a chance to hear some of Henderson’s wisdom — and his many stories.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Favre was far from thrilled to suddenly have Rodgers in his quarterback room.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These pupils are thrilled to be doing something fun and unusual on camera with guest teachers — and are mostly blissfully unaware of their substitutes’ awards and accomplishments.
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Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Younger players coming up with the A’s or joining from other organizations were often thrilled to get a chance to hear some of Henderson’s wisdom — and his many stories.
—Sam Blum, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Favre was far from thrilled to suddenly have Rodgers in his quarterback room.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These pupils are thrilled to be doing something fun and unusual on camera with guest teachers — and are mostly blissfully unaware of their substitutes’ awards and accomplishments.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for thrilled
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thrilled. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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