thrilled
word · lemma: thrill
/ˈθɹɪɫd/
thrild
/θɹˈɪld/
thrild
Definition
Feeling extremely happy, excited, and pleased about something. It is stronger than just being glad or happy.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used after linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'seem': 'I’m thrilled', 'We were thrilled'. Common patterns are 'thrilled about', 'thrilled by', and especially 'thrilled to + verb'. It sounds natural in both everyday and slightly formal situations.
Spanish: emocionado - encantadoPortuguese (BR): empolgado - emocionadoPortuguese (PT): entusiasmado - muito contenteChinese (Simplified): 非常兴奋的 - 欣喜若狂的Chinese (Traditional): 非常興奮的 - 欣喜若狂的Hindi: बहुत उत्साहित - बहुत खुशArabic: متحمس جدًا - مسرور جدًاBengali: অত্যন্ত আনন্দিত - ভীষণ উত্তেজিতRussian: в восторгеJapanese: とても嬉しい - 興奮しているVietnamese: cực kỳ vui mừng - phấn khíchKorean: 엄청 기쁜 - 아주 신난Turkish: çok mutlu - heyecanlıUrdu: بہت خوش - انتہائی پرجوشIndonesian: sangat senang - sangat gembira
Example Sentences
I am thrilled to see you again.
basic
She was thrilled with her exam result.
basic
We are thrilled about the trip.
basic
I was absolutely thrilled when they offered me the job.
natural
My kids were thrilled by the surprise party.
natural
We’re thrilled to have you on the team.
natural