elated

Adjective
Synonyms: gleefuljoyfuljubilant

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

  1. exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits“the elated winner”“felt elated and excited”
  2. full of high-spirited delight“a joyful heart”Synonyms: gleefuljoyfuljubilant
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Elate \E*late"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elated; p. pr. & vb. n. Elating.]

1.To raise; to exalt. [R.] [1913 Webster]

By the potent sun elated high.— Thomson.[1913 Webster]

2.To exalt the spirit of; to fill with confidence or exultation; to elevate or flush with success; to puff up; to make proud. [1913 Webster]

Foolishly elated by spiritual pride.— Warburton.[1913 Webster]
You ought not be elated at the chance mishaps of your enemies.— Jowett (Thucyd. ).[1913 Webster]
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