elated

Example Sentences

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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

You'd think the crowd would be elated, but they were really disappointed.

From BBC

"We weren't privy to that information so the excitement when he won and announced the charity ... we were absolutely elated," Victoria said.

From BBC

Any parent looking for a bit of a roadmap will be elated to find that this monumental job is made the slightest bit easier by “Little Amélie” and “Arco.”

From Salon

His parents Julie and Angus had been elated after his birth in Glasgow's Princess Royal Maternity Hospital.

From BBC