elating

Thân thiện

The news was elating for the entire team.

Definition

AdjectiveMaking someone feel very happy, joyful, or exhilarated; causing a lift in spirits.

Usage

The adjective "elating" describes something that has the effect of creating great joy or excitement. It is often used to characterize experiences, news, or sensations that produce a powerful feeling of happiness.

Examples

• Receiving the award was an elating experience for the young scientist.
• The elating news of their team's victory spread quickly through the town.
• She described the view from the mountain peak as truly elating.

Advanced Usage

• As a participial adjective: "Elating" functions as a present participle adjective derived from the verb "elate." It describes the cause of the emotion.
  • The elating melody filled the concert hall with energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Elate (verb): To make someone ecstatically happy.
  • The success of the project elated the entire team.
• Elated (adjective): Feeling very happy and excited.
  • He was elated after hearing the good news.
• Elation (noun): A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
  • She felt a sense of elation when she crossed the finish line.

Synonyms

• Exhilarating
• Thrilling
• Exalting
• Uplifting
• Joyful

Antonyms

• Depressing
• Disheartening
• Saddening
• Deflating

Học thuật

Adjective

1. making lively and joyful

Từ đồng nghĩa

• exhilarating