Cool MateMeaning of Thrilled
very excited and pleased
In simple words: Very excited or happy.
Thrilled in a sentence
- ‘Are you pleased?’ ‘I'm thrilled.’
- He was thrilled at the prospect of seeing them again.
- I'm really thrilled with the results.
- I was thrilled to be invited.
- She was **thrilled to bits** *(= extremely pleased)* that he'd been offered the job.
How to use Thrilled
Use 'thrilled' to express excitement in neutral to positive contexts. Avoid in very formal writing. It's suitable for conversations and informal settings.
Grammar pattern
be + thrilled
Memory hint
Think of being on a thrilling rollercoaster ride – full of excitement!
Related words
Opposites of Thrilled
Common mistakes with Thrilled
- 'Thrilled' is sometimes confused with 'excited', but 'thrilled' is stronger.
- Learners might use 'thrilled' with negative contexts, which sounds odd.
- Some forget to use 'be' before 'thrilled' (e.g. saying 'I thrilled' instead of 'I am thrilled').
Thrilled appears in
Thrilled in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مسرور جداً
متحمس أو سعيد جداً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
খুব উত্তেজিত
খুব উত্তেজিত বা খুশি।
- GermanDeutsch
Begeistert
Richtig aufgeregt oder glücklich.
- SpanishEspañol
Encantado/a, Emocionado/a
Muy emocionado/a o feliz.
- Persianفارسی
هیجانزده، خوشحال
خیلی هیجانزده یا خوشحال بودن.
- FrenchFrançais
Ravi, Enthousiasmé
Super content ou excité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
रोमांचित
बहुत ज़्यादा उत्साहित या खुश।
- ItalianItaliano
Entusiasta, Emozionato
Molto eccitato o felice.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Entusiasmado, muito feliz
Muito animado ou feliz.
- RussianРусский
В восторге
Очень рад или счастлив.
- Urduاردو
بہت خوش، پُرجوش
بہت زیادہ پُرجوش یا خوش ہونا۔
- Chinese中文
Thrilled
特别开心或激动。
More words like Thrilled
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- Delighted
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Frequently asked questions about Thrilled
What does Thrilled mean?
Very excited or happy.
What is the definition of Thrilled?
very excited and pleased
How do you use Thrilled in a sentence?
‘Are you pleased?’ ‘I'm thrilled.’
Can you give another example of Thrilled?
He was thrilled at the prospect of seeing them again.
What are synonyms for Thrilled?
Common alternatives include excited, elated, overjoyed, delighted, ecstatic.
What is the opposite of Thrilled?
Opposite meanings include disappointed, unhappy, bored.
What words go with Thrilled?
It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, really, absolutely, quite, at, with, thrilled to bits, thrilled to pieces.
What are common mistakes when using Thrilled?
'Thrilled' is sometimes confused with 'excited', but 'thrilled' is stronger. Learners might use 'thrilled' with negative contexts, which sounds odd. Some forget to use 'be' before 'thrilled' (e.g. saying 'I thrilled' instead of 'I am thrilled').
How do you pronounce Thrilled?
US: /["/θrɪld/"]/, UK: /["/θrɪld/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Thrilled?
Use 'thrilled' to express excitement in neutral to positive contexts. Avoid in very formal writing. It's suitable for conversations and informal settings.
What CEFR level is Thrilled?
"Thrilled" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.