Meaning & use
elated
Extremely happy and excited, often because of a success or piece of good news.
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She was elated when she found out she had been accepted to the program.
The whole team felt elated after clinching the championship in overtime.
A note on using this word
Elated describes a strong, often short-lived burst of happiness, usually tied to a specific event rather than a general mood.
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