# thrilled

/ˈθɹɪɫd/ (US) · /θɹˈɪld/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/thrilled
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. very excited

adjective · CEFR B1

extremely happy and excited about something that has happened or will happen.

For teachers: experiencing a sudden wave of keen emotion or excitement; extremely pleased.

- She was thrilled when she found out she got the job.
- The research team was thrilled to receive the grant, as it ensured their project could continue for another three years.

Usage: Often followed by the prepositions 'about', 'with', or 'at', or by a to-infinitive.

## 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.

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