elated

[ih-ley-tid]

adjective

1. very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits.

   an elated winner of a contest.

   Synonyms: ecstatic, overjoyed
   Antonyms: dejected

elated

/ ɪˈleɪtɪd /

adjective

1. full of high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism; very happy

Other Word Forms

• elatedly adverb
• elatedness noun
• superelated adjective
• unelated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elated¹

First recorded in 1605–15; elate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Starters Jared Verse and Byron Young, watching from the sideline, were no doubt elated.

From Los Angeles Times

He said he was "cautiously elated" by the news.

From BBC

The then-11-year-old was elated and could not wait to go to school to tell her friends.

From BBC

While Argentina were elated at their first-half efforts, there were many furrowed Lions brows after a frustrating opening 40 minutes.

From BBC

Lopez says she felt elated once she had a diagnosis and plan for proper treatment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• delighted 
• ecstatic 
• enchanted 
• euphoric 
• excited 
• exultant 
• joyful 
• jubilant 
• overjoyed 
• proud