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Elated vs Gleeful - What's the difference?

elated | gleeful | Synonyms |

Gleeful is a synonym of elated.



As adjectives the difference between elated and gleeful

is that elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased while gleeful is exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

As a verb elated

is past tense of elate.

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)

    • gleeful

    English

    Alternative forms

    * gleefull (archaic)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Exuberantly or triumphantly joyful.

    • Synonyms

    * elated * exhilarated * high-spirited * overjoyed

    Related terms

    * glee * gleefully