elated

CEFRC1

/ɪˈleɪtɪd/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Extremely happy and excited.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    simple past and past participle of elate

Examples

  • I was elated, ecstatic and extremely surprised that we were successful.

  • She was elated by the molybdenum assay of the ore sample from her claim.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

More examples

In context

  • She was elated with her new car.

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Origin

adjective

Latin elatus (“raised”).