Elated Meaning, Sentence Examples and Practice Quiz

Elated (adjective). Elated means very happy and excited, often because something good has happened. It describes a stronger feeling than being mildly pleased.

Example: Nina felt elated when her first story was accepted for the school magazine.

Pronunciation guide: ih-LAY-tid. Capital letters show the stressed syllable.

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Elated in a sentence

• The players were elated after their first win of the season.
• I was elated to hear that my friend could visit.
• Her elated smile made us guess that the interview had gone well.
• We felt elated about finishing the project together.

Use the word when you want to convey strong positive emotion. For a small everyday convenience, “pleased” or “happy” may be a better fit.

Elated at, about, by and to

Several patterns are natural. You can be elated at the news, elated about a result, elated by a surprise, or elated to receive an invitation.

You can also use a clause: “She was elated that everyone could attend.” The choice depends on what follows the adjective; there is no single preposition required in every sentence.

Elated, happy and relieved

Happy covers many positive feelings. Elated emphasises intense joy or excitement. Relieved describes feeling better because a worry has ended.

A learner who passes a difficult test might feel both relieved and elated: the anxiety is over, and the result brings great happiness. The words describe different parts of the experience.

Related words and grammar

Elation is the related noun: “The announcement filled the room with elation.” Elated can follow be, feel or seem, or come before a noun.

Say “I am elated” or “I feel elated.” “I am elation” is not the correct pattern for describing your feeling.

Close alternatives include overjoyed, delighted and ecstatic; the intensity can vary. Dejected or downcast provides a contrast.

Build your own sentence

Try this pattern: “I felt elated when ___ because ___.” Name the event and explain why it mattered. For instance, you might describe completing your first conversation in English or helping your team solve a difficult problem.

Read your sentence aloud, placing the main stress on LAY in elated.

Practise elated: three quick questions

Try each question before opening its answer. For the writing question, your own correct sentence is welcome.

Question 1

Which situation best fits elated: A) winning a long-awaited award or B) feeling slightly bored?

Question 2

Choose the correct sentence: “I felt elated” or “I felt elationly.”

Question 3

Complete: “We were elated to ___.”

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Dictionary reference: Merriam-Webster: Elated. The examples and practice questions on this page are written for English Skill Studio.