adjective
C2
Proficient
elated
ih-LAY-tihd
Elated (adjective) means Extremely happy and excited. Example: “She was elated when she found out she got the job.”
adjective
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Extremely happy and excited.
"She was elated with her new car."
"She was elated when she found out she got the job."
"The whole team was elated after their surprise victory."
How to use elated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishVery happy and full of excitement, often after good news.
Common pairings
feel elated
elated at the news
elated to hear
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more elated
- Superlative
- most elated
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Etymology
From Latin elatus, "raised up" — the same root as elation and elevate.
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What does “elated” mean?
The word “elated” means extremely happy and excited. In plain terms, very happy and full of excitement, often after good news.
How do you pronounce “elated”?
“Elated” is pronounced ih-LAY-tihd (/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “elated” in a sentence?
Here is “elated” used in a sentence: “She was elated when she found out she got the job.”
What is the opposite of “elated”?
The opposite of “elated” — its antonyms — are displeased and dissatisfied.
What part of speech is “elated”?
“Elated” is an adjective.
Where does the word “elated” come from?
The word “elated” comes from Latin. From Latin elatus, "raised up" — the same root as elation and elevate.
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