What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
excited
Example
I'm so excited to go on vacation next week! [excited: adjective]
Example
She was jumping up and down with excitement when she heard the news. [excitement: noun]
thrilled
Example
I was thrilled to hear that I got the job! [thrilled: adjective]
Example
The audience was thrilled by the performance and gave a standing ovation. [thrilled: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Excited is more commonly used than thrilled in everyday language, but both words are appropriate for expressing positive emotions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between excited and thrilled?
Thrilled is slightly more formal than excited and may be more appropriate in professional or academic contexts.
