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elated

/ɪˈleɪtɪd/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.97 in modern English

Syllables
elat-ed
IPA
/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
7
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

verb

simple past and past participle of elate

Example Sentences

  • "She was elated with her new car."

Etymology

Latin elatus (“raised”).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more elated (comparative) most elated (superlative)

Derived Forms

elatedly elatedness unelated

Frequently Paired Words

elation

Synonyms

ecstatic euphoric exultant joyful jubilant overjoyed giddy gleeful

Antonyms

displeased dissatisfied

Rhymes With

created hated demodulated related located stated estimated updated rated dated waited translated

Questions

How do you pronounce elated?
The recorded pronunciation is /ɪˈleɪtɪd/.
What does elated mean?
Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.
Where does elated come from?
Latin elatus (“raised”).

How to pronounce elated

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