as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she was elated upon learning that she had been accepted by her first-choice college
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
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Recent Examples of elated
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Fans were more than elated to welcome back the American Idol winner — who previously had a Vegas residency from 2023 to 2024 — to the big stage, and let it be known in the comments of Clarkson's post.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the win, with adrenaline likely at work, Brodin seemed fine — elated even.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2025
Before the throng of elated orange jerseys surrounded him, Jack Bech spun the football down to the turf with his right hand, took a knee and prayed.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
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The elated couple shared the news of their new addition via Instagram in a post of baby girl’s precious feet.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Fans were more than elated to welcome back the American Idol winner — who previously had a Vegas residency from 2023 to 2024 — to the big stage, and let it be known in the comments of Clarkson's post.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
In the immediate aftermath of the win, with adrenaline likely at work, Brodin seemed fine — elated even.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2025
Before the throng of elated orange jerseys surrounded him, Jack Bech spun the football down to the turf with his right hand, took a knee and prayed.
—Christopher Kamrani, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elated
Adjective
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Researchers noted the positive effects of ecstatic epilepsy and synthesized fifty-three theoretical models of delusion.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
21 Feb. 2025
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Though the Raiders would likely be ecstatic to land Sanders, there is a strong belief that the Colorado signal caller will not fall below No. 3.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Marketers are right to be excited by the potential of AI.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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You must be excited your film is doing so well.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
17 Dec. 2024
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The walls were giddy with patterned paper and hung with vintage portraits of busty women.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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As for the Democrats, their marching in defense of a regime change tool that Trump's base is giddy to destroy is extraordinary, but unsurprising.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Elated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elated. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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