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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The domains were a mystery to Ramani, but she was elated, especially when the school offered significant financial aid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

LACMA’s staff was elated, especially those who have been watching the project develop for decades and absorbing the large amounts of criticism that have accompanied its manifestation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Families were elated when they were reunited with items, enabling them to finally fulfill deceased relatives' final wishes, said Curreri.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Maybe it means the kid’s elated to know his deception is working.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

The thick leaves of the ivy served well as handholds, and Thomas was elated to find that the many cracks in the stone wall were perfect supports for his feet as he climbed.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner

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