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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

thrilled

adjective

What it means

Foundation Feelings & moods

extremely pleased and excited

She was thrilled to join the school’s treasure hunt.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • delighted
  • excited
  • joyful
  • glad
  • happy

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • apathetic
  • bored
  • indifferent
  • unexcited
  • uninterested

More examples

  • He was thrilled, watching his kite soar high above.
  • In the tale, the thrilled hero found a magical gem.

Try a quick question

One question about “thrilled”, the way 11+ papers ask it (Foundation level).

  • amusing

    adj.Foundation

    funny and making you smile or laugh

    Similar:
    funny
    Opposite:
    boring
  • comforting

    adj.Foundation

    making you feel calmer and less sad or worried

    Similar:
    soothing
    Opposite:
    distressing
  • comical

    adj.Foundation

    funny and likely to make you laugh

    Similar:
    funny
    Opposite:
    dull
  • curious

    adj.Foundation

    eager to find out or learn about things

    Similar:
    inquisitive
    Opposite:
    apathetic
  • disappointed

    adj.Foundation

    sad because something was not as good as you hoped

    Similar:
    let down
    Opposite:
    delighted
  • excitement

    nounFoundation

    a feeling of great eagerness and happy energy

    Similar:
    thrill
    Opposite:
    boredom
  • exciting

    adj.Foundation

    making you feel eager, thrilled and full of energy

    Similar:
    thrilling
    Opposite:
    boring
  • interested

    adj.Foundation

    wanting to know or learn more about something

    Similar:
    curious
    Opposite:
    apathetic