Word
thrilled
US/ˈθɹɪɫd/
UK/θɹˈɪld/
Definition
adj. extremely happy and excited about something that has happened or will happen.
adj. experiencing a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement; extremely pleased.
Examples
“I am thrilled with my new job.”
“She was absolutely thrilled to receive an invitation to the international film festival.”
“The researchers were thrilled by the unexpected results of the clinical trial, which suggested a much higher success rate than their initial models had predicted.”
Examples
simple
“I am thrilled with my new job.”
contextual
“She was absolutely thrilled to receive an invitation to the international film festival.”
complex
“The researchers were thrilled by the unexpected results of the clinical trial, which suggested a much higher success rate than their initial models had predicted.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “thrilled” in context.
Verb
01. remain thrilled with the results
“Months after the renovation, the homeowners remain thrilled with the results of the design.”
verb + adj + prep + noun
Adjective
02. thrilled that the project
“The team was thrilled that the project received such positive feedback from the stakeholders.”
adj + that-clause
03. thrilled to announce
“The studio is thrilled to announce that the sequel will be released early next year.”
adj + infinitive
04. thrilled to bits
“My grandmother was thrilled to bits when we surprised her for her eightieth birthday.”
adj + prep + noun
Adverb
05. absolutely thrilled
“She was absolutely thrilled when she found out she had been accepted into the residency program.”
adv + adj
06. genuinely thrilled for her
“Even though he didn't get the promotion himself, he was genuinely thrilled for her success.”
adv + adj + prep + noun
Usage
Often followed by the prepositions 'about', 'with', or 'at', or by a to-infinitive.
Pitfall
I am very thrilling about the news.
I am very thrilled about the news.
Use 'thrilled' to describe how a person feels. Use 'thrilling' to describe the thing that causes the feeling.
Real-World Examples
“Evtim Vodenicharov, 32, a data manager from Burgas said he was thrilled that his home town would be organising the event and believed that it will boost the region’s economy and tourism.” “The team felt "thrilled and hopeful at once," Xiao said, describing how they packed up the samples and quickly returned to the lab for further investigation.” “Verstappen thrilled his many fans in the crowd by briefly passing Antonelli at the start, a position he couldn’t hold.” Synonyms
Antonyms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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