elatedly

Definition of elatedlynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elatedly
Adverb
  • The first gigs in 16 years from formerly battling brothers singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher were rapturously received and left fans begging for more.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The film was rapturously received at Cannes, winning Filho Best Director and Moura Best Actor.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • Meanwhile, Mary, the most naive of the trio, remains blissfully unaware that anything is amiss.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The song is one of many that addresses a period where Musgraves was sometimes blissfully and sometimes woefully romantically unattached.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • This deal with Karademas quickly came together following that initial meeting, says Kemph, who is optimistically shooting for a grand opening for the new Leilani in September or October.
    Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Once upon a time, a kids spa treatment meant glitter nail polish, a side braid and maybe a cucumber slice perched optimistically on a 9-year-old’s forehead.
    Kathryn Romeyn, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Yes, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has a happy ending—euphorically, nonsensically so.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • But in a normal descent, Orion will hit the water, heat shield first, at a velocity of 15 to 17 mph and, hopefully for the crew, stay in that orientation without flipping over due to waves or wind.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • And hopefully some of them become Pro Bowl caliber talents like Achane, and pillars of the franchise like left tackle Patrick Paul.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
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“Elatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elatedly. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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