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Elated vs Thankful - What's the difference?

elated | thankful |

As adjectives the difference between elated and thankful

is that elated is extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased while thankful is showing appreciation or gratitude.

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)
  • thankful

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing appreciation or gratitude.
  • I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?
  • (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.
  • Synonyms

    * grateful * appreciative

    Antonyms

    * thankless

    Derived terms

    * thankfully * thankfulness