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elated

[ih-ley-tid] / ɪˈleɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
very happy
Synonyms
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delighted ecstatic enchanted euphoric excited exultant joyful jubilant overjoyed proud
STRONG
animated aroused cheered elevated enraptured exalted exhilarated flying intoxicated roused transported
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blissful fired up flying high gleeful high hopped up in heaven in high spirits in seventh heaven joyous looking good on cloud nine puffed up set up turned-on
Antonyms
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depressed disappointed miserable sad sorrowful troubled unhappy
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Norton was elated to get an electric SUV that could drive up to 300 miles on a charge—including one with features he’s never had, like cooled seats—for the price of an entry-level sedan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

If you are overly elated by big advances, you should probably take some profits, too.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

She had just moved to the area and was elated at her plate of pancakes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

But the majority — those who craved as much “Harry Potter” as possible before the series’ inevitable end; those who would blindly spend their money on anything “Potter” — were elated.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2025

Fred shouted as the castle quaked again, and Harry sprinted by, elated and terrified in equal measure.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling