elated
adjective /ɪˈleɪ.tɪd/
/-t̬ɪd/ Definition
C2 extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved: The prince was reported to be elated at/by the birth of his daughter.Excited, interested and enthusiasticFeeling pleasure and happinessTaking pleasure in something
(Definition of elated adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -mad suffix
- aflame adjective
- aflutter adjective
- agog adjective
- all of a flutter idiom
- animated adjective (ENERGETIC)
- anxious adjective (EAGER)
- engrossed adjective
- enthusiastic adjective
- entranced adjective
- evangelical adjective (OPINIONS)
- excited adjective
- fevered adjective (EXCITED)
- go-ahead adjective
- heartily adverb (ENTHUSIASTIC)
- keyed up adjective
- kid noun (CHILD)
- make (all) the right, correct, etc. noises idiom
- omnivorous adjective
- zestful adjective
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