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

Extremely happy and excited.

"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 notes

In plain EnglishVery happy and full of excitement, often after good news.

Common pairings

feel elated elated at the news elated to hear

more elated comparative, most elated superlative

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From Latin elatus, "raised up" — the same root as elation and elevate.

Origin: Latin

displeased dissatisfied

happy disappointed dissatisfied displeased

dated sated hated heated seated treated related bloated belated prorated agitated animated

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.

Vocabulary lists that include elated:

happy disappointed dissatisfied displeased