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elated

[ih-ley-tid] / ɪˈleɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

very happy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

delighted ecstatic enchanted euphoric excited exultant joyful jubilant overjoyed proud

STRONG

animated aroused cheered elevated enraptured exalted exhilarated flying intoxicated roused transported

WEAK

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

STRONGEST

depressed disappointed miserable sad sorrowful troubled unhappy

WEAK

down

Example Sentences

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But the Fever staff were clearly elated to be able to nab Johnson off the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

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

When Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

I ask, both chilled and somewhat elated by the possibility.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

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