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Meaning of elated
feeling or showing great happiness or excitement
Etymology of elated
The word "elated" comes from the Latin "elatus", past participle of "effere", which means "to lift up" or "to elevate", and is related to the Latin "efferre", meaning "to carry away" or "to transport with joy"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of being uplifted or elevated, often in a emotional or spiritual sense
Synonyms
ecstatic
thrilled
overjoyed
delighted
euphoric
exhilarated
uplifted
elevated
happy
joyful
cheerful
jubilant
triumphant
proud
proudful
pleased
satisfied
content
radiant
beaming
glowing
exuberant
enthusiastic
zealous
excited
animated
invigorated
inspired
motivated
heartened
encouraged
buoyant
airy
lighthearted
carefree
untroubled
serene
Definitions
- Feeling or showing great happiness or excitement, because something good has happened or is going to happen
- * (of a person's spirits or mood) lifted or elevated, often in a surprisingly or unexpectedly good way
Usage Examples
- The team was elated when they won the championship
- * She felt elated after receiving the good news about her job offer
- * The crowd was elated by the performer's energetic and inspiring speech
Antonyms
dejected
depressed
sad
unhappy
downcast
disheartened
disappointed
despairing
despondent
gloomy
glum
melancholy
mournful
morose
somber
sorrowful
unhappy
unenthusiastic
uninspired
discontent
dissatisfied
displeased
frustrated
irritated
angry
annoyed