elate

UK
/ɪˈleɪt/
US
/ɪˈleɪt/

Translations

elateverb
elated
Past Simple
elated
Past Participle
elating
Gerund
UK
/ɪˈleɪt/
US
/ɪˈleɪt/
The news of her promotion elated her beyond words.
La nouvelle de sa promotion l’a ravie au-delà des mots.
Additional translations
exalterSoutenu.
elateadjective
elater
Comp.
elatest
Super.
UK
/ɪˈleɪt/
US
/ɪˈleɪt/
She felt elate after receiving the good news about her promotion.
Elle se sentait exaltée après avoir reçu la bonne nouvelle de sa promotion.
Additional translations
raviPlus courant que l’adjectif littéraire elate.

Definitions

elateverb
To make someone ecstatically happy or proud.
The news of her promotion elated her beyond words.
elateadjective
In a state of high spirits or elevated mood; jubilant.
She felt elate after receiving the good news about her promotion.