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Carefree vs Elated - What's the difference?

carefree | elated |

As adjectives the difference between carefree and elated

is that carefree is without cares; free of concern or worries; easy; casual; without difficulty while elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

As a verb elated is

(elate).

carefree

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Without cares; free of concern or worries; easy; casual; without difficulty.
    • He left his cell phone behind and enjoyed a carefree summer day at the beach.

    Derived terms

    * carefreeness

    elated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.
    • She was elated with her new car.

    Synonyms

    * ecstatic * euphoric * exultant * joyful * jubilant * overjoyed

    Antonyms

    * displeased * dissatisfied

    Derived terms

    * elatedly (adverb) * elation (noun)

    Verb

    (head)
  • (elate)