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

As for UCLA, Bruins fans should be elated, mainly thanks to the sudden signing of five-star quarterback Dante Moore out of Detroit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2023

George Washington would be elated if he read it and confused when someone explained it to him.

From Washington Post • Feb. 2, 2022

Why should we be elated that we can recognize a bluebird by his flight, and ashamed of knowing our neighbor's old bay by his gait?

From The Jonathan Papers by Morris, Elisabeth Woodbridge