be elated

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Fans and lovers of gourmand perfumes will be elated to know that Dunkin’ is releasing its own line of doughnut-scented items.

From Salon • Jan. 10, 2025

Mom and Dad craned their necks to watch, knowing by the end of the afternoon they probably would be elated for one son, devastated for the other.

From Washington Post • Oct. 19, 2022

At first glance, the Ducks should be elated to be included in the top four.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2021

As we were winding our way up the steep ascent, with its ever-increasing view down the valley and over the Pacific, we could not but be elated and inspirited with our surroundings.

From A Flight in Spring In the car Lucania from New York to the Pacific coast and back, during April and May, 1898 by Knowles, J. Harris (John Harris)