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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  • All accommodations come without telephones or TVs – and cell service is blissfully patchy, with signals interrupted by Mount Babel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Still, over the last few years, the area has seen an exciting influx of restaurants and hotels, many of which are still blissfully less crowded than their mainland counterparts.
    — Sylvie Florman, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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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  • So now we’re left with only one more chance for live competition for Young and company, hopefully with the two starting guards back to help him out and with Tetairoa McMillan, Coker and Xavier Legette at least combining for a few receptions.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
  • This week's total solar eclipse captured the world's attention, and millions of skywatchers looked up (with the correct protective eyewear, hopefully) to experience the moon blocking out our star's light.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of hopefully
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“Elatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elatedly. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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