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elated

adjective

Simple meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Pronunciation

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ihlaytuhd

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ɪˈleɪtəd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Typical Use
Primarily written

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

In this sense, elated is a very strong, expressive word and describes happiness at its peak, so it overstates ordinary pleasure.

Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Very strong
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Warm and admiring
Usage feel
Everyday but emotionally strong

Where it naturally appears

  • Personal/emotional discussion
  • Literature/storytelling

Usage note

Elated is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.

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highly elatedgreatly elatedelated mood

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