thrilled

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The spike in interest quickly burned off as if the World Cup were a circus that momentarily thrilled before leaving town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"I've voted Labour since I was a little girl, I'm thrilled," 73-year-old Margaret Camilleri told AFP, as Labour supporters drove past on a truck with speakers blaring the Queen song "We are the Champions".

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

He was part of the 'Big Three' era, where he, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic carved up the sport's biggest prizes and thrilled fans.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Seriously, though, sad as I am to contemplate life without “Hacks,” I am equally thrilled that the show so thoroughly stuck its landing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

How could she act so thrilled when he felt almost paralyzed with dread?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix