Basic Details
Word: Thrilled
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very excited or happy about something.
Synonyms: Excited, delighted, ecstatic, overjoyed
Antonyms: Uninterested, bored, disappointed
Idioms and Phrases
- Thrilled to bits: Extremely pleased or excited about something. Example: "She was thrilled to bits when she won the art competition."
- Thrill of the chase: The excitement or pleasure derived from pursuing something. Example: "He loved the thrill of the chase when playing hide and seek."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I was thrilled to receive a surprise birthday party from my friends.
Example 2: When she learned she had been accepted into her favourite school, she felt thrilled.
Example 3: The children were thrilled to see fireworks lighting up the night sky.
Fun Fact
The word "thrill" originally comes from the Old English word "thryllan," which meant "to pierce" or "to penetrate." Over time, it evolved to mean a sudden rush of excitement or joy!
Famous Quote
"The thrill of life is the thrill of living." - H.G. Wells
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "thrilled" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Very tired
c) Very excited
d) Very angry
Answer: c) Very excited
2. Which of these is a synonym of "thrilled"?
a) Bored
b) Delighted
c) Disappointed
d) Indifferent
Answer: b) Delighted
3. Which word is an antonym of "thrilled"?
a) Excited
b) Overjoyed
c) Disappointed
d) Ecstatic
Answer: c) Disappointed
4. Which sentence uses "thrilled" correctly?
a) She was thrilled when she saw her favourite movie.
b) He felt thrilled in the classroom.
c) They were thrilled about doing homework.
d) The cat looked thrilled to take a nap.
Answer: a) She was thrilled when she saw her favourite movie.
5. What does the idiom "thrilled to bits" mean?
a) Very sad
b) Very excited
c) Very tired
d) Very confused
Answer: b) Very excited
