Learn how to use the comparative “more thrilled” and superlative “most thrilled” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “thrilled”?

The comparative form of “thrilled” is “more thrilled”.

Example

Winning the championship made me more thrilled than I could have imagined.

Example

Receiving a promotion at work was more thrilled than I expected.

What is the superlative form of “thrilled”?

The superlative form of “thrilled” is “most thrilled”.

Example

Getting accepted into my dream university was the most thrilled I've ever been.

Example

The surprise party was the most thrilled I've felt in a long time.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "thrilled" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more thrilled" and "most thrilled" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of excitement.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Thrilled" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more thrilled”

Used to describe a higher level of enthusiasm or anticipation.

Example

I am more excited about the concert than any other event.

Used to indicate a greater sense of joy or elation.

Example

The roller coaster ride was more exhilarating than I thought it would be.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most thrilled”

Used to describe the highest level of enthusiasm or anticipation.

Example

Winning the lottery was the most excited I've ever been.

Used to indicate the greatest sense of joy or elation.

Example

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of my life.

Using than with comparative “more thrilled”

When using the comparative form "more thrilled" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Winning the championship made me more thrilled than I could have imagined." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excitement in "winning the championship" is higher than the level of excitement in what the person could have imagined.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more thrilled” and “most thrilled” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Achievements

    Graduating with honors was more thrilled than I expected.

    Graduating with honors was more thrilled than I expected.

  • 2Surprises

    The surprise vacation was the most thrilled I've ever been.

    The surprise vacation was the most thrilled I've ever been.

  • 3Events

    The concert was more thrilled than I anticipated.

    The concert was more thrilled than I anticipated.

  • 4Accomplishments

    Completing the marathon was the most thrilled I've felt in a long time.

    Completing the marathon was the most thrilled I've felt in a long time.

Related idioms and phrases

Over the moon

To be extremely happy or delighted.

Example

She was over the moon when she got the job offer.

On cloud nine

To be in a state of extreme happiness or euphoria.

Example

Winning the award put him on cloud nine.

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