elated
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of elated
Explanation
If you're elated you aren't just happy — you're over the moon, absolutely excited, and bursting with pride. Like the way you feel after winning a scholarship to your first-choice college or mastering a back handspring. You might be elated to hear you got that dream job, and your whole family might be elated when your favorite baseball team wins the World Series. Feeling elated is all about being so extremely proud and overjoyed, and usually happens as a result of an accomplishment. So if you've just achieved something big, feel free to be elated — and enjoy your time on cloud nine.
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Example Sentences
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I rarely read stories about them and would be elated if they’d return to San Diego where they belong.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Shortly after Diana’s death in 1997, Spencer wrote that he spoke by phone to Charles, who he said seemed strangely elated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
During one self-reflective moment, Bryan yells, “Yeah! Video games!” elated at how his shooting is improving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Those who make it on are visibly elated.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Azzam family were very elated that I was qualified and accepted to go to Mecca.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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