English vocabulary · B2
Elated
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/ · adj.
It means feeling extremely happy and full of energy, usually after good news or a big win.
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Example sentences
- She felt elated after passing her final exam.
- The whole team was elated when they won.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- ex — out (from Latin)
- latus — carried (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- THRILLED — suddenly very excited (Strong & Immediate)
- OVERJOYED — filled with great joy (Deep & Personal)
- EUPHORIC — feeling extreme happiness (Intense & Overwhelming)
Words with the same root
latus — carried
- relate — connect to something
- translate — carry meaning across languages
- dilate — expand or open wider
Lesson notes
Elated. It means feeling extremely happy and full of energy, usually after good news or a big win.
Similar words are thrilled, overjoyed, and euphoric. Use elated when happiness lifts you off the ground.
She felt elated after passing her final exam. The whole team was elated when they won.
Ex- means out. Latus- means carried. Carried out — lifted beyond normal feeling. That is elated.