Elated: meaning, definitions and examples

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elated

[ ɪˈleɪtɪd ]

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feeling

Feeling close and connected to someone emotionally.

Synonyms

excited, happy, joyful

Examples of usage

I feel very elated whenever I spend time with my best friend.
Winning the competition made her feel elated.

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mood

Extremely happy and joyful, often as a result of success or achievement.

Synonyms

ecstatic, overjoyed, thrilled

Examples of usage

The team was elated after winning the championship.
She was elated when she received the award.

Translations

Translations of the word "elated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eufórico

🇮🇳 प्रसन्नचित्त

🇩🇪 erfreut

🇮🇩 gembira

🇺🇦 радісний

🇵🇱 rozradowany

🇯🇵 大喜びの

🇫🇷 euphorique

🇪🇸 eufórico

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 기쁜

🇸🇦 مبتهج

🇨🇿 nadšený

🇸🇰 nadšený

🇨🇳 欣喜的

🇸🇮 navdušen

🇮🇸 upplifaður

🇰🇿 қуанышты

🇬🇪 აღტაცებული

🇦🇿 sevincli

🇲🇽 eufórico

Word origin

The word 'elated' comes from the Latin word 'ēlātus', which means 'lifted up' or 'raised'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the feeling of extreme happiness and joy. Over time, 'elated' has become a common term to express the state of being overjoyed or thrilled.