elated

[ih-ley-tid] / ɪˈleɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

very happy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delighted ecstatic enchanted euphoric excited exultant joyful jubilant overjoyed proud

STRONG

animated aroused cheered elevated enraptured exalted exhilarated flying intoxicated roused transported

WEAK

blissful fired up flying high gleeful high hopped up in heaven in high spirits in seventh heaven joyous looking good on cloud nine puffed up set up turned-on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

depressed disappointed miserable sad sorrowful troubled unhappy

WEAK

down

Example Sentences

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Elated with their findings, the researchers went a step further and investigated the mechanism of action of the menthyl esters.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

Elated Birmingham City fans said there was "hope again" after NFL star Tom Brady announced he was a minority owner of the club.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2023

Elated Kraken players poured on to the ice for an emotional, signature franchise moment that evens the series 2-2 with Game 5 back in Colorado on Wednesday night.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Elated to have her son back in her arms, Garcia lamented not being able to reunite as well with her husband, who she said is detained in Mexico.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2021

Elated, I went outside to write Caitlin a letter.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

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