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
Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of the other women in the group are not thrilled with the idea of the unwanted plus one.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 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
Bride’s Mother Upset She’s Rejecting Their Family Wedding Traditions, Including Engagement Ring and Bridal Party: ‘Cruel’
One major tradition the bride is embracing, however, is wearing a white dress — and her mother isn't thrilled about it.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Some of the other women in the group are not thrilled with the idea of the unwanted plus one.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 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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Walker, who died in 2023, was delighted to hear from her son but knew the voice was off.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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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Taylor seems overjoyed to wear that nasal cannula.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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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
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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At night, after the final whistle was blown, thousands of jubilant fans poured into the streets, heading toward the city’s bars to continue the debauchery, sometimes till dawn.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Henry, the legendary former Arsenal and France forward turned CBS soccer analyst, was mobbed by jubilant Panama players at his pitchside desk at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles after Cecilio Waterman struck the only goal of Thursday’s first semifinal deep into injury time.—
Martin Rogers,
The Athletic,
21 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
Adjective
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Easter is a joyous weekend of decorating eggs, eating chocolate, and relaxing with family in balmy weather.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
11 Apr. 2025
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This joyous tune celebrates the many blessings God bestowed upon the Jewish people during their exodus from Egypt in ancient times.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Thrilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrilled. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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