elate

[ ih-leyt ]

verb (used with object)

, e·lat·ed, e·lat·ing.

1. to make very happy or proud:

   news to elate the hearer.

adjective

1. elated.

elate

/ ɪˈleɪt /

verb

1. tr to fill with high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism

Other Words From

• over·e·late verb (used with object) overelated overelating
• une·lating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of elate¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English elat “proud, exalted,” from Latin ēlātus “borne away, lifted up,” past participle of efferre “to bear away, lift up,” from ē- e- ¹ + ferre “to bear, bring, carry”; for the element -lātus, earlier tlātus (unrecorded), thole ²( def ), tolerate ( def )

Word History and Origins

Origin of elate¹

C16: from Latin ēlāt- stem of past participle of efferre to bear away, from ferre to carry

Example Sentences

The normally impassive Carsley finally let his emotions out after the final whistle, joining the celebrations with his players, beaming as he wrapped an equally elated Jones in a bearhug.

From BBC

Once they made it through the doors, elated shoppers grabbed blind boxes and vigorously shook them to try to discern what was inside.

From Los Angeles Times

And, so, I’m elated and ecstatic that he’s getting to go in for defense.

From Los Angeles Times

Betts was elated to hear that the family had reunited with their pet.

From Los Angeles Times

He looked like he would not stop running until he was brought to a halt, swamped by elated Italy team-mates.

From BBC

Related Words

• exhilarate