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Elatedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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elatedly

 

[ ɪˈleɪtɪdli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

state of being

Elatedly means in a state of great happiness or joy. When someone is elated, they feel uplifted and filled with excitement, often due to a positive event or achievement.

Synonyms

ecstatically, enthusiastically, exultantly, joyfully

Examples of usage

  • She danced elatedly when she won the competition.
  • They sang elatedly after receiving good news.
  • He spoke elatedly about his promotion at work.

Translations

Translations of the word "elatedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alegremente

🇮🇳 उत्साहपूर्वक

🇩🇪 freudig

🇮🇩 dengan gembira

🇺🇦 радісно

🇵🇱 z radością

🇯🇵 喜んで (yorokonde)

🇫🇷 joyeusement

🇪🇸 alegremente

🇹🇷 neşeyle

🇰🇷 기쁘게 (gippeuge)

🇸🇦 بسعادة (bisa'ada)

🇨🇿 radostně

🇸🇰 s radosťou

🇨🇳 高兴地 (gāoxìng de)

🇸🇮 veselo

🇮🇸 kátur

🇰🇿 қуанышпен (quanyshpen)

🇬🇪 ხალისით (khalisit)

🇦🇿 şadlıqla

🇲🇽 alegremente

Word origin

The word 'elatedly' derives from the adjective 'elated', which has its origins in the Latin word 'elatus', meaning 'uplifted' or 'raised up'. This Latin term is the past participle of 'efferre', which means 'to carry out'. The evolution of the word reflects a transition from a physical sense of being raised to a more emotional or psychological state of elevated happiness. The adverb form, 'elatedly', emerged to describe the manner in which someone experiences or expresses this intense happiness. Historically, 'elated' has been used in English since the late 17th century, capturing the essence of joy that transcends mere happiness. Over time, the usage of 'elatedly' has maintained its focus on expressing an active state of joy, often used in contexts where enthusiasm overwhelms someone, such as after receiving good news or achieving a personal goal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,167, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.