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Delighted vs Elated - What's the difference?

delighted | elated |

Elated is a synonym of delighted.



As adjectives the difference between delighted and elated

is that delighted is greatly pleased while elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

As verbs the difference between delighted and elated

is that delighted is past tense of delight while elated is past tense of elate.

delighted

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Greatly pleased.
  • *
  • Filled with wonder and delight.

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (delight)

    • 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)