thrilled
verb
Form of thrill , past tense of thrill.
Simple meaning
To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure.
Pronunciation
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thrildIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈθɹɪld
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
past tense of thrillergative
To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: (ergative) To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.
Used this way, thrilled is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Sudden and forceful
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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