elated

IPA/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
KK[ɪlˈetəd]IPA/ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated — adjective

  • elatedpositive
  • more elatedcomparative
  • most elatedsuperlative

1. Experiencing or showing very strong happiness and excitement, usually following

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Experiencing or showing very strong happiness and excitement, usually following a particular success, a piece of good news, or the fulfilment of a deeply held wish.

例句

The whole team felt elated when the judge announced they had won the competition.

elated + when-clause for cause of happiness

Tanvi felt elated when the design college accepted her portfolio.

同義詞
  • thrilled

    Similar intensity but suggests excitement triggered by a more sudden or specific event

  • overjoyed

    Focuses on deep, heartfelt happiness rather than excited energy

  • ecstatic

    Stronger still, implying an overwhelming, almost uncontrollable joy

  • delighted

    Less intense than elated, suitable for everyday positive reactions

反義詞
  • depressed

    Opposite end of the emotional spectrum, involving lasting sadness

  • dejected

    Describes sadness resulting from disappointment or failure

文法句型

elated + at/by/about/with + noun

elated + to-infinitive

elated + that-clause

用法筆記

Often followed by at, by, about, or with, or by a to-infinitive or that-clause, to specify the cause of the feeling. Because 'elated' already carries a very strong meaning, intensifiers like 'absolutely' or 'completely' are more natural than 'very'.

常見錯誤

❌She was elated for her exam results.
✅She was elated at her exam results.
💡The correct prepositions are at, by, about, or with, not for.
❌I felt very elated when I heard the news.
✅I felt absolutely elated when I heard the news.
💡'Elated' is a strong adjective; 'very' sounds unnatural and 'absolutely' is preferred.