Elated (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Full of high-spirited delight; "a joyful heart".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She felt elated as she walked off the stage, diploma in hand, after graduating at the top of her class.
- The crowd was elated when their team scored the winning goal in the championship game.
- He was elated to receive the news that he had been accepted into his dream college.
- The children were elated as they tore open their presents on Christmas morning.
- The newlyweds were elated as they exchanged their vows and sealed their love with a kiss.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits; "the elated winner"; "felt elated and excited".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She walked off the stage with a big smile, looking elated after her debut performance received a standing ovation.
- The entire team felt elated and proud after their big win, celebrating long into the night.
- When the Nobel laureate walked onto the stage, the crowd couldn't help but be moved by his humble demeanor, contrasting sharply with his clearly elated heart.
- His beaming parents couldn't stop congratulating their son, an elated new father who couldn't take his eyes off his baby boy.
- Standing atop the podium, listening to the national anthem and wearing her newly acquired gold medal, she looked positively elated, grinning from ear to ear.