Elated Meaning in English
word
ɪˈɫeɪtəd/, /ɪˈɫeɪtɪd
ih-LAY-tid
ɪlˈeɪtɪd
ih-LAY-tid
Definition
Feeling extremely happy and excited, especially because something good has happened.
Usage & Nuances
'Elated' is formal and stronger than 'happy' or 'glad.' Often used to describe intense happiness after good news or success. Common in writing and formal speech, less so in casual conversation where 'thrilled' or 'excited' is often used.
Spanish: eufórico - muy felizPortuguese (BR): eufórico - muito felizPortuguese (PT): eufórico - muito felizChinese (Simplified): 兴高采烈 - 欣喜若狂Chinese (Traditional): 興高采烈 - 欣喜若狂Hindi: बहुत प्रसन्न - अत्यंत खुशArabic: مبتهج - شديد السعادةBengali: উল্লসিত - অত্যন্ত আনন্দিতRussian: восхищённый - окрылённый - в приподнятом настроенииJapanese: 大喜びの - 有頂天のVietnamese: phấn khởi - cực kỳ hạnh phúcKorean: 매우 기쁜 - 크게 들뜬Turkish: çok sevinçli - coşkuluUrdu: بہت خوش - نہایت مسرورIndonesian: sangat gembira - sangat bahagia
Example Sentences
She felt elated after winning the prize.
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The team was elated by their success.
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He looked elated on his graduation day.
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"I was elated when I heard the good news!"
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Everyone was elated to see their hard work pay off.
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She walked into the room looking absolutely elated.
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