Elated

Pronunciation: /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

Definitions of elated

adjective a feeling or state of great joy or pride

Example Sentences

A1 I was elated when I passed my driving test.

A2 She felt elated after receiving a promotion at work.

B1 The team was elated after winning the championship game.

B2 The news of her acceptance to her dream college left her feeling elated.

C1 The actor was elated to receive an Oscar for his performance.

C2 The author was elated when her book became a bestseller.

Examples of elated in a Sentence

formal After receiving the prestigious award, she was elated beyond words.

informal I was so elated when I found out I got the job!

slang I was absolutely buzzing, feeling so elated about the news.

figurative His heart danced with an elated joy as he watched his daughter graduate.

Grammatical Forms of elated

• past tense: elated
• plural: elated
• comparative: more elated
• superlative: most elated
• present tense: elates
• future tense: will elate
• perfect tense: have elated
• continuous tense: is elating
• singular: elated
• positive degree: elated
• infinitive: to elate
• gerund: elating
• participle: elated

Origin and Evolution of elated

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'elated' originated from the Latin word 'ēlātus', which means 'lifted up' or 'elevated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'elated' has retained its original meaning of feeling uplifted or excited, but it has also come to be associated with a sense of happiness and joy.