thrilled
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thrilled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Very excited or delighted about something.
Synonyms
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
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How to use thrilled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “thrilled” mean?
The word “thrilled” means very excited or delighted about something. In plain terms, extremely happy and excited.
How do you pronounce “thrilled”?
“Thrilled” is pronounced thrihld (/θɹɪld/ in IPA).
How do you use “thrilled” in a sentence?
Here is “thrilled” used in a sentence: “We were thrilled with the news of the engagement.”
What part of speech is “thrilled”?
“Thrilled” is an adjective.
Is “thrilled” a common word?
“Thrilled” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between "thrilled" and "excited"?
Both describe a positive, energised feeling, but "thrilled" is stronger and implies delight or joy, while "excited" can be more neutral or even anxious. You can be excited about something that also makes you nervous, whereas being thrilled means you are extremely pleased.
What prepositions are used with "thrilled"?
"Thrilled" is commonly followed by "with," "about," "at," or "by" — as in "thrilled with the results," "thrilled about the news," or "thrilled by the performance." It is also often followed by "to" plus a verb, as in "thrilled to meet you."
Is "thrilled to bits" formal or informal?
"Thrilled to bits" is an informal, conversational expression, especially common in British English, meaning extremely pleased. In formal writing, "delighted" or "very pleased" would be more appropriate.
Is it correct to say "very thrilled"?
"Thrilled" already means very excited or delighted, so "very thrilled" strikes careful writers as redundant. To intensify it, phrases like "absolutely thrilled" or "so thrilled" sound more natural.