Elated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /i-ˈlā-təd/ elat·ed

Meaning & Definition of Elated

Elated (adjective)

  1. marked by high spirits, exultant

Elated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion

    "she was elated upon learning that she had been accepted by her first-choice college"

    similar: ecstatic, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rapturous, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon
    related: enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled
    opposite: depressed
    near: blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy, woebegone, woeful, wretched

Elated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to fill with great joy

    "the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town"

    similar: elevated, enraptured, exhilarated, intoxicated, transported
    related: commoved, excited, inspired, stimulated, uplifted, contented, delighted, gladdened, gratified, pleased, rejoiced, satisfied, warmed
    opposite: depressed
    near: demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited, distressed, oppressed, saddened

Related Entry: Elate (verb)

Elate is a different word from Elated. The synonyms below are for elate, not for elated.

  1. to fill with great joy

    "the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town"

    similar: elevate, enrapture, exhilarate, intoxicate, transport
    related: commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift, content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm
    opposite: depress
    near: demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, distress, oppress, sadden

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Elated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Elated:

ecstatic, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady, intoxicated, rapt, rapturous, rhapsodic, on cloud nine, over the moon, transported

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Elated

Words with the opposite meaning of Elated:

depressed

Related Words for Elated

enchanted, exultant, glorying, jubilant, rejoicing, triumphant, enthusiastic, excited, gung ho, thrilled, blissed-out, blissful, delighted, glad, gratified, happy, joyful, joyous, pleased, satisfied, tickled, commoved, inspired, stimulated, uplifted, contented, gladdened, rejoiced, warmed

Near Antonyms of Elated

blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen, dejected, despondent, disconsolate, disheartened, doleful, down, downcast, downhearted, forlorn, gloomy, glum, hangdog, heartbroken, heartsick, heartsore, inconsolable, joyless, low, low-spirited, melancholy, miserable, mournful, sad, saddened, sorrowful, sorry, unhappy

Word Forms of Elated

Derived words: elatedly (adverb), elatedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Elated

First known use: 1615

Frequently Asked Questions about Elated

What does "Elated" mean?

"Elated" means marked by high spirits, exultant. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: marked by high spirits, exultant. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Elated"?

Other words for "Elated" include ecstatic, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated and giddy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Elated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Elated"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Elated". Common alternatives include ecstatic, elevated, enrapt, enraptured, entranced, euphoric, exhilarated, giddy, heady and intoxicated.

What is the opposite of "Elated"?

Antonyms of "Elated" include depressed. Near antonyms include blue, brokenhearted, crestfallen and dejected.

How do you use "Elated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Elated" in a sentence: "she was elated upon learning that she had been accepted by her first-choice college"; "the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town".

Is "Elated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Elated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Elated"?

"Elated" is pronounced /i-ˈlā-təd/ and divided into syllables as elat·ed.

What is the origin of the word "Elated"?

First known use: 1615.