elated
adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
- elated (at/by something) very happy and excited because of something good that has happened, or will happen
- They were elated at the result.
- I was elated by the prospect of the new job ahead.
Synonyms excitedexcited- ecstatic
- elated
- euphoric
- rapturous
- exhilarated
- excited feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm:
- The kids were excited about the holiday.
- ecstatic very happy, excited and enthusiastic; showing this enthusiasm:
- Sally was ecstatic about her new job.
- elated happy and excited because of something good that has happened or will happen:
- I was elated with the thrill of success.
- euphoric very happy and excited, but usually only for a short time:
- My euphoric mood could not last.
- rapturous expressing extreme pleasure or enthusiasm:
- He was greeted with rapturous applause.
- exhilarated happy and excited, especially after physical activity:
- She felt exhilarated with the speed.
- to feel excited/elated/euphoric/exhilarated
- to be excited/ecstatic/elated/euphoric at something
- to be excited/ecstatic/elated about something
- to be excited/elated/exhilarated by something
- to be ecstatic/elated/exhilarated with something
Extra ExamplesTopics Feelingsc2- elated by our victory
- elated with his success
- I was elated with the thrill of success.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- very
- absolutely
- strangely
- …
- at
- by
- with
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