thrilled (θrɪld)
adjective · Intermediate · Emotions & Feelings
🔊 θrɪld
Meaning
Meaning: extremely excited and pleased
Feeling a sudden wave of excitement and delight.
Examples
🗣 He was thrilled to win the scholarship.
Etymology
From Old English ‘thyrlian’ meaning ‘to pierce’, later ‘to stir with emotion’.
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses intense joy about an exciting event.
Tags: emotion, positive