: 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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While this is Lam’s first appearance at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, he’s practiced since second grade and is thrilled to get his shot at the national competition.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
Vedder was obviously thrilled to be in Wine County.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024
Vedder was obviously thrilled to be in Wine County.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 26 May 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 1 Jun. 2024.
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