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
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Erik, who went on a hunger strike when he and Lyle were first separated, was equally elated.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
While Pena would be elated if Nunes returns, Harrison would be at the opposite end of the spectrum.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Reviews of the Fenty Hair salon from other customers with 4C hair have been mixed, with dozens of creators praising the salon’s efforts and feeling elated with the service, while a few echoed Oghosa’s concerns.
—Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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With five minutes left in the half, the Golden 1 Center crowd was elated when Green argued an off-ball foul called on him against Sabonis.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
Erik, who went on a hunger strike when he and Lyle were first separated, was equally elated.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
While Pena would be elated if Nunes returns, Harrison would be at the opposite end of the spectrum.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Reviews of the Fenty Hair salon from other customers with 4C hair have been mixed, with dozens of creators praising the salon’s efforts and feeling elated with the service, while a few echoed Oghosa’s concerns.
—Sheilla Mamona, refinery29.com, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Elated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elated. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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