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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
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Example Sentences

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Videos of elated football fans celebrating in the capital, Kinshasa, have been circulating on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Norton was elated to get an electric SUV that could drive up to 300 miles on a charge—including one with features he’s never had, like cooled seats—for the price of an entry-level sedan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

If you are overly elated by big advances, you should probably take some profits, too.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

She had just moved to the area and was elated at her plate of pancakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

He walked over the snow, feeling giddy and elated.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.