elated
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"The door closed just behind us," said the Catholic from the southeastern city of Lyon, catching her breath elated, before they headed into the crowd.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
Shortly after Diana’s death in 1997, Spencer wrote that he spoke by phone to Charles, who he said seemed strangely elated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
During one self-reflective moment, Bryan yells, “Yeah! Video games!” elated at how his shooting is improving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Fresh claims have emerged in the upcoming book from Diana's brother, Earl Spencer, as he described the then-Prince Charles "giddily elated" in a phone call after the death of the Princess of Wales.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
He tossed his bow back to Wex and strode off, remembering how elated he'd felt after the Whispering Wood, and wondering why this did not taste as sweet.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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