elated mood

Meanings

1. 1nouncountabletechnicalmedical

   A state of unusually high spirits, intense happiness, or excitement, often described in medical or psychological contexts.

   Grammar: Usually used with 'an' or 'the': 'The patient showed an elated mood.' It is not normally pluralized.

   Patterns

   • in an elated mood
   • show an elated mood
   • experience an elated mood

   After receiving the good news, she was in an elated mood for the rest of the day.

   The doctor noted that the patient's elated mood seemed out of proportion to the situation.

   His elated mood after winning the competition was obvious to everyone around him.

2. 2nouncountable

   A temporary feeling of great joy and optimism, often shared by a group.

   Grammar: Can be used in general descriptions of group emotions: 'The elated mood of the crowd was contagious.'

   Patterns

   • the elated mood of something
   • create an elated mood

   The elated mood of the crowd was contagious after the team scored the winning goal.

   There was an elated mood in the office when the project was finally approved.

Common combinations

in an elated mood

She was in an elated mood after passing her final exams.

elated mood swings

The patient experienced elated mood swings followed by periods of sadness.

sustain an elated mood

It is difficult to sustain an elated mood when everyday problems arise.

elated mood disorder

Elated mood disorder is not a standard diagnosis but may describe certain symptoms.

Synonyms and how they differ

euphoria

Euphoria is a stronger, more intense feeling of happiness and excitement, often used in medical contexts; 'elated mood' is slightly milder and more descriptive.

joy

Joy is a general, everyday word for deep happiness; 'elated mood' sounds more clinical or formal.

excitement

Excitement suggests energetic enthusiasm rather than the calm, elevated happiness of an elated mood.

Opposites

Word family

elated adjective

Feeling extremely happy and excited.

elation noun

A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

elate verb

To make someone feel extremely happy (rare).

Commonly confused: elated mood or elated?

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