elatedly

Definition of elatedlynext

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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
  • The grounds are blissfully quiet – aside from its immersive soundtrack of birdsong, insects, forest breezes—with enough green space to never feel busy.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Derek has been feeling just as blissfully sappy.
    Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Yet university leaders have spoken optimistically about the future, bolstered by its new membership in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), its coaching staff and a $25 million renovation of its archaic football stadium.
    Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The Trojans started the game more optimistically, winning the opening tip and charging ahead.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Yes, Bon Appetit, Your Majesty has a happy ending—euphorically, nonsensically so.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
  • All New York City services will hopefully be back by tomorrow after many disruptions following yesterday's snowstorm, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a news briefing this morning.
    Helen Graham, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
  • In the process, hopefully they won’t get embroiled in an international scandal—though for champion figure skaters, that’s always a distinct possibility.
    Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Elatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elatedly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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