elated
adjective
very happy or proud; jubilant; in high spirits.
elatedly
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a word derived from
elated.
Example Sentences
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At the time, he said, many activists were thinking elatedly, “OK, we’re kind of done.”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
His recent Piano Concerto written for Yuja Wang, newly recordedis, in its way, elatedly all over the map.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2023
As the Cardinals elatedly raced onto the field, he grabbed his helmet in angst and walked off with his equally dejected teammates.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2021
The conversation flowed freely, almost elatedly, around me, part German, part English.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2020
Receiving an affirmative nod, the prisoner’s spiritual adviser stepped into an adjacent room, which was crowded with expectant policemen, and elatedly issued an invitation: “Come on in. The boy’s ready to make a statement.”
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
