Synonyms for

Thrilled

Verb / θrɪld / Another word for thrilled — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling a sudden intense emotion of excitement or happiness

Synonyms & similar words

exhilarate throb tickle exalt shiver ticklepink shudder vibrate thrill inebriate beatify excited elated ecstatic overjoyed delighted joyful happy pleased content grateful thankful gleeful jubilant exhilarated animated enraptured enthusiastic charged

Synonyms by register

Formal

elated exhilarated jubilant overjoyed

Informal

stoked pumped psyched over the moon

Literary

rapturous ecstatic exultant

Antonyms

disappointed unhappy sad bored apathetic calm indifferent

Common collocations

  • thrilled to bits
  • thrilled with
  • thrilled about
  • thrilled to hear
  • thrilled to see
  • absolutely thrilled
  • thrilled by

Word family

noun thrill
verb thrill
adjective thrilled
adverb thrillingly

Usage note

Thrilled is an adjective expressing great excitement and pleasure. It is often used with 'to' followed by an infinitive verb or a prepositional phrase.

Example sentences

  1. I was thrilled when I saw the fireworks display.
  2. She was thrilled to meet her favorite singer.
  3. He was thrilled with his new bike.
  4. The children were thrilled to see the circus.
  5. The audience was thrilled by the acrobatic performance.

Quotes

  • I am thrilled to be alive in this time, and I am thankful for my being able to have a glimpse of it.
  • I'm thrilled to continue my partnership with UGG.
  • I am thrilled to have been able to throw my hat in the ring.

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