elated (ɪˈleɪtɪd
)
Definitions
adjective
- full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy
Alternative Forms
eˈlatedly adverb eˈlatedness nounSynonyms
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joyful,
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jubilant,
joyous,
over the moon,
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puffed up,
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in high spirits
on cloud nine,
cock-a-hoop,
blissed out
in seventh heaven,
floating or walking on air
stoked,
elate (ɪˈleɪt)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to fill with high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism
Word Origin
C16: from Latin ēlāt- stem of past participle of efferre to bear away, from ferre to carryUsage examples
He drank when he was frustrated and depressed, and he drank when he was elated and optimistic.
, Compulsion (1994)Patnaik, who was obviously elated at the prospect of a shot at the Centre, reported back to his party.
India Today (1996)But the Bulls were one of my favorite teams growing up and my little brother is elated I'm playing alongside Scottie Pippen.
Toronto Sun (2003)No wonder that when he takes a bow to rapturous applause, he doesn't look elated -- he looks totally knackered.
Sun, News of the World (1999)They were undoubtedly elated by Hitler's handling of this aspect of the Versailles diktat - Germany would no longer be pushed around.
, The Collins History of the World in the 20th Century (1994)