Meaning & use
thrilled
Feeling great excitement, pleasure, or delight about something.
See it in a sentence
She was thrilled to learn that her short story had won the contest.
The kids were thrilled when they saw the puppy waiting under the tree.
A note on using this word
Thrilled is stronger than pleased or happy, suggesting a burst of excitement rather than quiet satisfaction.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
disappointedunimpressed
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