elated
pronunciation
How to pronounce elated in British English:
UK [iˈleɪtɪd]
How to pronounce elated in American English:
US [ɪˈletɪd]
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- Adjective:
- exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
- full of high-spirited delight
Word Origin
- elated (adj.)
- 1610s, past participle adjective from elate.
Example
- 1. Being happy doesn 't mean feeling elated all the time .
- 2. The crowds in the square were elated by the news .
- 3. They were elated to hear the good news .
- 4. The old town 's reality still leaves me both elated and depressed - the atmosphere of san miguel allende remains in my memory as both lullingly pleasant and inadequately unpleasant .
- 5. The budget friendly nature of generic viagra has elated bourgeoisie people to a great degree .