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Meaning of thrilled
feeling great pleasure or excitement
Etymology of thrilled
The word "thrilled" originated in the mid-17th century, from the verb "thrill", which is derived from the Old English word "þryllian", meaning to pierce or perforate, and is related to the Old Norse word "þrilla", meaning to drill or bore
Historically, the word "thrill" initially meant a shivering or trembling sensation, and later developed to include a feeling of intense excitement or pleasure
Synonyms
excited
delighted
pleased
ecstatic
elated
overjoyed
enthralled
captivated
fascinated
enthused
invigorated
energized
exhilarated
electrified
animated
lively
vibrant
radiant
beaming
gleeful
cheerful
jubilant
euphoric
happy
satisfied
content
pleased
gratified
thrilled
enchanted
bewitched
spellbound
mesmerized
Definitions
- Feeling great pleasure or excitement, typically because of something that has happened or is going to happen
- * Having a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement, typically because of something that has happened or is going to happen
Usage Examples
- The crowd was thrilled by the fireworks display on New Year's Eve
- * She was thrilled to receive the news that she had been accepted into her dream college
- * The kids were thrilled to meet their favorite cartoon character at the theme park