elated

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elated

The winner felt elated as she held the trophy high.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Full of high-spirited delight; joyful: Feeling or showing great happiness and excitement.
    • Exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits: Experiencing a triumphant sense of pride and elation, often due to a specific success or event.
Usage

The adjective "elated" describes an intense, often temporary, state of joyous excitement. It is typically used to express a reaction to very good news, a personal achievement, or a positive outcome. It is stronger than simply being "happy" and implies a surge of emotion.

Examples
  • Adjective:
    • She was elated when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
    • The team felt elated after their unexpected victory in the championship.
    • His elated expression told everyone the news was good.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be elated at/by/with something": This structure specifies the cause of the elation.
    • We were elated at the prospect of a family reunion.
    • He was elated by the positive feedback from the critics.
  • "to feel elated": A common collocation emphasizing the internal emotional state.
    • Winning the award made her feel truly elated.
Variants and Related Words
  • Elate (verb, less common): To make joyful or proud. (e.g., )
  • Elation (noun): The state of being elated; great happiness. (e.g., )
Synonyms
  • Overjoyed: Extremely happy.
  • Ecstatic: Overwhelmingly joyful.
  • Jubilant: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
  • Exhilarated: Feeling very happy and full of energy.
Antonyms
  • Depressed: In low spirits; sad and without energy.
  • Dejected: Sad and disappointed.
  • Despondent: In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Idioms and Common Phrases
  • On cloud nine: An idiom meaning extremely happy, similar to being elated.
    • After the proposal, she was on cloud nine.
  • Walking on air: Feeling very happy and light-hearted.
    • He's been walking on air since he got the promotion.
elated

The winner felt elated as she held the trophy high.

Adjective
  1. full of high-spirited delight
    • a joyful heart
  2. exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
    • the elated winner
    • felt elated and excited

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