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Elated vs Joyous - What's the difference?

elated | joyous | Related terms |

Elated is a related term of joyous.


As adjectives the difference between elated and joyous

is that elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased while joyous is full of joy; happy.

As a verb elated

is (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)

    • joyous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Full of joy; happy.

    • Related terms

    * joy * joyful * joyfulness * joyfully * joyously