as in exciting
to fill with great joy
the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town
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as in exhilarating
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elating
Adjective
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The leanness and intensity of the production — a 35-day shoot, with only 11 days in the main location — were exhilarating but wearying.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025 -
August has been an exhilarating ride for crypto markets.—
Alice Liu,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The thrill of talking to ghosts is intoxicating at first, until one of them pushes things too far and invites something sinister into their lives.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers began processing hemp into derivatives like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and other intoxicating compounds that technically met the hemp definition while delivering marijuana-like effects.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If the defense can do enough to push the Bills into the Super Bowl, no fan base would deserve that joyous moment more than Buffalo’s.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jackman’s film is a joyous testament to independence, creativity, and the enduring necessity of stories.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wishing these two a blissful union ahead.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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There is also a new yoga pavilion near the river, while another platform offers space for wellness talks and experiences, such as the blissful Sacred Nap Ritual, during which a wellness mentor guides participants through a story while guests are blissfully cradled in silk hammocks.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, the outperformance has been fleeting with many down significantly from their euphoric highs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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This one, though, was euphoric from first ball to last.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His albums are ecstatic and beautiful, but most listeners probably only know about his glorious work for the Impulse!—
Bret Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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While Powell’s remarks signaled concerns about a slowing labor market, investors and traders have been ecstatic about the potential for lower borrowing costs.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Voice of Hind Rajab, a Gaza drama from filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania, receives a rapturous reception here after its world premiere here at the Venice Film Festival, receiving a 21-minute standing ovation, the longest at the 82nd festival.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2025
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At Tuesday afternoon’s press conference, Bigelow was greeted with rapturous applause, much to her delight.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Elating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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