uplifted
Americanadjective
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improved, as in mood or spirit.
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raised or elevated, as a beam.
Etymology
Origin of uplifted
1250–1300; Middle English: originally, past participle of uplift
Explanation
If you're uplifted, you're feeling exhilarated, buoyed up with good spirits. After seeing a heartwarming movie, you may walk out of the theater feeling uplifted. You might be uplifted after getting the news that you were cast in the school play or that your best friend made the Olympic fencing team. Your favorite music might also leave you uplifted. This emotional meaning is the most common definition of uplifted, although there's also a more literal use of the word, to mean "lifted up," the way your face is uplifted to the sun as you lounge on your beach chair.
Example Sentences
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It’s been a week of emotional and intellectual whiplash, but I head into the theater feeling uplifted.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
While artificial intelligence investments and spending by well-off families have powered the robust economic growth, it remains unclear if most households will feel uplifted by this boom.
From Barron's ● Feb. 20, 2026
Kotb returned this week to serve as a reassuring presence, keeping the mood uplifted while reminding viewers that the Guthries remain at the fore of their thoughts.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2026
“She uplifted and inspired countless women, reminding them of their worth, their strength, and their potential. She always said, ‘Women can do anything they set their minds to,’ and she lived those words every day.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2025
He uplifted his worshipers; he made them feel that they could do what they had thought they could not.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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