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Nostalgic vs Elated - What's the difference?

nostalgic | elated |

As adjectives the difference between nostalgic and elated

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

As a verb elated is

(elate).

nostalgic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, having, or relating to nostalgia.
  • Reminiscent of the speaker's childhood or younger years.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who displays nostalgia for something.
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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)