as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
she was elated upon learning that she had been accepted by her first-choice college
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
with the elatedness of someone who had just won the lottery, he announced that his girlfriend had accepted his marriage proposal
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as in excited
to fill with great joy
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
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Recent Examples of elated
Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
And when the entire Gators basketball operation mugged for elated courtside fans, Clayton meandered into the background, content to let everyone else do the shouting.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the press conference Wednesday, Slaton's parents were elated.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Her youngest son, Diezel, recently graduated from Howard University, and the multi-award-winning singer couldn’t be more elated.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
That the Big 12 should be elated with the two automatic bids that accompany the 4-4-2-2-1 model.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 4 June 2025
And when the entire Gators basketball operation mugged for elated courtside fans, Clayton meandered into the background, content to let everyone else do the shouting.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
At the press conference Wednesday, Slaton's parents were elated.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 15 May 2025
Her youngest son, Diezel, recently graduated from Howard University, and the multi-award-winning singer couldn’t be more elated.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elated
Adjective
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Sami Gibson, the mother who initiated the change at Curtis Elementary, was ecstatic about the playground during its opening in 2018.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2025
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Most players would be ecstatic with that statline after four quarters.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Paul testified to seeing Combs use drugs multiple times—including cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy, and marijuana.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The test shows apparent negative results for the following substances: benzodiazepines, amphetamines, ecstasy, barbiturates, buprenorphine, cocaine, ketamine, methadone, meperidine, zolpidems, opiates, PCP, oxycodone, propoxyphene, cannabinoids, tramadol, ethanol, fentanyl and carisoprodol.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Rather than keeping your heart set on an Ivy League or other ultra-reach school, revisit your college list and notes from your college visits to remind yourself what excited you about the other schools on your list.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Many are excited by the shift in direction of these books.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is for sure: Acuna makes just $17 million per year despite everything, and Braves officials are beyond giddy.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Pixar’s first feature is still the template for every great movie the studio has made since: earned emotions; ripping action sequences; dead-on insights into human nature; and lots of giddy, witty, silly laughs.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
19 June 2025
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Enjoy Basketball styles itself as a media and lifestyle brand celebrating the positivity and joy of basketball.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Add Joy to Your Space with Playful Accents Neutrals and minimalism might always be popular, but summer is the perfect time to invite some joy and color into your space.—
Kendall Bettle,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Kohli wiped the tears away and looked towards the heavens as all the pain washed away after years of toil and underachievement.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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As the heavens turn, there is going to be a shift in your immediate focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But for one white horse, true happiness looks a little different—flat on its side, sound asleep, and snoring without a care in the world.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Foster your relationships: Though not a direct method of training stamina, your social network plays a big role in emotional well-being and overall happiness.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Just Like Heaven is one fun reminder that seventh heaven is finding a kindred spirit.—
Nathan Smith,
Vulture,
14 Feb. 2024
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This birthday girl would soon grow up to be in seventh heaven.—
Alex Apatoff,
Peoplemag,
25 Jan. 2023
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“Elated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elated. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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