Elating: meaning, definitions and examples
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elating
[ ɪˈleɪtɪŋ ]
emotional state
To elate means to make someone ecstatically happy. It often refers to a feeling of great joy or exhilaration that uplifts one's spirits.
Synonyms
elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, uplift
Examples of usage
- The surprise party elated her beyond words.
- Winning the competition elated the entire team.
- The news of his promotion elated him.
Translations
Translations of the word "elating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 elevação
🇮🇳 उत्साह
🇩🇪 Erhöhung
🇮🇩 peningkatan
🇺🇦 підняття
🇵🇱 wzrost
🇯🇵 高揚
🇫🇷 élévation
🇪🇸 elevación
🇹🇷 yükselme
🇰🇷 상승
🇸🇦 ارتفاع
🇨🇿 vzestup
🇸🇰 zvýšenie
🇨🇳 提升
🇸🇮 dvig
🇮🇸 hækkun
🇰🇿 көтеру
🇬🇪 ამაღლება
🇦🇿 artım
🇲🇽 elevación
Word origin
The term 'elate' originates from the Latin word 'elat(e)' which means 'to lift up' or 'to raise high'. It is derived from 'e-(ex-)', meaning 'out' or 'from', and 'ferre' which means 'to carry'. Thus, the etymological roots denote a sense of carrying out or raising one's spirits upwards. Over time, 'elate' found its way into Middle English, maintaining its core meaning of inducing joy or happiness. The word has retained its association with emotional upliftment, primarily in contexts where an individual experiences joy that significantly elevates their mood.