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”
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”
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.