joyfulness or exaltation of spirit, as from success, pleasure, or relief; high spirits
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e•la•tion
(i lā′shən),USA pronunciation n.
- a feeling or state of great joy or pride;
exultant gladness;
high spirits.
- Latin ēlātiōn- (stem of ēlātiō), equivalent. to ēlāt(us) (see elate) + -iōn- -ion
- Anglo-French)
- Middle English elacioun (1350–1400
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e•lated /ɪˈleɪtɪd/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- extremely happy; overjoyed.
e•lat•ed
(i lā′tid),USA pronunciation adj.
e•lat′ed•ly, adv.
e•lat′ed•ness, n.
- very happy or proud;
jubilant;
in high spirits:an elated winner of a contest.
- elate + -ed2 1605–15
e•lat′ed•ness, n.
- overjoyed, ecstatic.
- dejected.
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- intoxicating
- intoxication
- joy
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