elated

Example Sentences

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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

Some said they were pleasantly surprised that their U.S.-born adult children, who had never set foot in Iran, seemed as elated by the news as they were.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Maybe it means the kid’s elated to know his deception is working.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Four weeks later, Bert was elated to receive a postcard from his father.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti