elatedly

adverb

as in rapturously

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  1. rapturously
  2. blissfully
  3. optimistically
  4. euphorically
  5. hopefully
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  • In fact, his film is rapturously alive with the lulling sounds and intoxicating sites of the natural world, artfully expressed through its soundtrack and sensual cinematography.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
  • Who, exactly, still wants to buy from some lady on TV rapturously extolling the virtues of a rainbow rack of sporty separates?
    — Amanda Mull, Bloomberg, 20 Apr. 2026
Definition of rapturously
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  • Then the Acropolis, which in the off-season is blissfully unhurried.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There’s a lively lineup of fall festivals and happenings, too, including Little River ShrimpFest and the Myrtle Beach Jazz Festival, alongside classics like mini-golf and blissfully less-crowded days on the sand.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of blissfully
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  • The bill’s supporters optimistically stress how Thune has promised there will be a vote in September.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The doc ends optimistically with a brief shot of the Tesla Roadster prototype.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2026
Definition of optimistically
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  • Yes, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has a happy ending—euphorically, nonsensically so.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Definition of euphorically
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  • There are ambitious plans for the development of the stadium, with a planning meeting expected to be held on September 16, which should hopefully see those plans take a significant step forward.
    — Paul Taylor, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And hopefully, years of more growth ahead for women’s basketball.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hopefully
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