thrilled
Translation
thrilled, very excited, delighted
Examples
I was thrilled to hear the good news.
I was thrilled to hear the good news.
She was thrilled with her new bike.
She was thrilled with her new bike.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) thrilled ((to do sth.)) to be very excited to do something I was thrilled to hear the good news.
((to be)) thrilled ((with/by/at sth.)) to be very pleased with something She was thrilled with her new bike.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excited, delighted; Antonyms: bored, disappointed
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'thrill'. Originally meant 'to pierce', suggesting a feeling of excitement piercing through you.
Memory Tips
Think of how you feel after a roller coaster *thrill* – you feel *thrilled*.