thrilled — extremely pleased and excited about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely pleased and excited about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /θrɪld/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother was thrilled when she finally learned how to use emojis in text messages.
- I'm absolutely thrilled that my favorite band is coming to Seoul next month.
- He was thrilled to discover that his 'lost' homework was actually in his backpack all along.
thrilled
ADJECTIVE[/θrɪld/]
extremely pleased and excited about something
extremely pleased and excited about something
With skilled hands that filled every detail, she stands thrilled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'thrilled' derives from the Middle English verb 'thrill', which originally meant 'to pierce or penetrate'. The term evolved metaphorically from the physical sense of piercing through something to describing an intense emotional sensation, as if feelings pierce through one's chest, ultimately developing its modern meaning of 'excited or delighted'.
Breakdown
thrill (to pierce, penetrate) + -ed (past participle suffix indicating completed action or state). The base verb 'thrill' itself likely derives from Old Norse 'thyrlа' (to pierce or bore through).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother was thrilled when she finally learned how to use emojis in text messages.”
“I'm absolutely thrilled that my favorite band is coming to Seoul next month.”
“He was thrilled to discover that his 'lost' homework was actually in his backpack all along.”
“The students were thrilled when the teacher announced a surprise pizza party.”
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