Pronunciation

/ɪˈleɪt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Verb

Definition

To elate means to make someone ecstatically happy or joyful, typically by some good news or success.

Examples

1. “Winning the championship title will elate the team and their fans.”

2. “She was elated when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.”

Synonyms

1. Thrill

2. Delight

Antonyms

1. Depress

2. Disappoint

Additional Information

Elate is often used to describe feelings of extreme happiness or joy resulting from positive experiences or achievements.