Words / B2

ee-LAYT-id/iˈleɪtɪd/

Elated means extremely happy and excited, especially after success: elated at / by; an elated crowd. Delighted is milder; overjoyed is a close twin; elated is stronger than pleased. Calling a crowd elated is not enough; quote the score or the vote. Mix-up: elated vs elected; elated vs inflated; do not write elated for calm satisfaction with no excitement in the source.

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited, especially after success.

Examples

• “Calling a crowd elated is not enough; quote the score or the vote, the news paper said.”
• “She was elated at the offer, which is still a named result — quote the grade or the job title if given.”

Good to know

elated at / by / with. Close: overjoyed / thrilled. Milder: pleased / delighted. Trap: elected / calm satisfaction. English, PE, and citizenship. Extreme joy after a result — name the result.

Near in meaning

overjoyed, thrilled, ecstatic

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