thrilled
/θrɪld/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Very excited and very happy about something. It often shows strong positive emotion, not just mild pleasure.
- She was thrilled with her exam results.
- They were thrilled to meet the author.
Adinary Nuance
Thrilled is stronger than happy, pleased, or glad. Use it when someone feels real excitement, not just simple satisfaction. In formal writing, it sounds enthusiastic and positive, but still natural.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- vô cùng vui mừng
- Spanish
- encantado
- Chinese
- 非常激动
- Japanese
- とても嬉しい
- Korean
- 매우 기쁜
Etymology
Thrilled comes from the verb thrill, which earlier meant 'to shake or quiver'. It entered English from Old English and later came to mean a strong feeling of excitement.
Common phrases
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Frequently asked questions
- Is thrilled more formal than happy?
- Yes, it sounds a little more expressive and energetic than happy.
- Can I say thrilled in business writing?
- Yes, if the feeling is genuinely strong and positive.
- What is the difference between thrilled and excited?
- Thrilled usually means stronger joy and excitement than excited.
- Can I say thrilled for small things?
- You can, but it may sound too strong for small everyday news.