ELATED

How it’s pronounced

Definition:

Extremely happy or joyful.

Synonyms: 

Jubilant, Ecstatic, Delighted

Antonyms: 

Depressed, Sad, Discouraged

Examples:

• He was elated to find an extra french fry at the bottom of the bag.

• She was so elated at winning the trivia night, she gave an Oscar-worthy speech to everyone.

Etymology:

From Latin elatus, past participle of eferre (“to lift up”), from e- (“out, up”) + ferre (“to carry”).

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