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elation | elated | Derived terms |

Elated is a derived term of elation.



As a noun elation

is an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.

As an adjective elated is

extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.

As a verb elated is

past tense of elate.

elation

English

Noun

  • An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
  • A feeling of joy and pride.
  • A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).

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    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)