ELATE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

elate

verb

i-ˈlāt

Definition of elate

as in to excite

to fill with great joy the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town

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Recent Examples of elate Other than suggesting a few corrections, Jefferson’s colleagues were elated by the text. — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 17 June 2025 And the reason this is elating to watch — in the way that a movie about the making of almost any other movie might not be — is that there’s barely any separation between the film Godard is making and what’s happening off camera. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 May 2025 Some people are not going to be elated by every provision of the bill. — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 6 May 2025 The play ignited the crowd and elated his coach, who ran over and embraced Aidan Mahaney at the scorer’s table. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for elate

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Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
The neighborhood Saúl Canal, the hotel’s general manager, has arrived at Serras Sevilla excited not only to manage the property but also to introduce the city to his guests.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of excite

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Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
His designs continue to delight and inspire through his use of pattern, textures and color that now goes beyond signature knitwear.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of delight

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The network reportedly is paying between half to two-thirds of the $72 million remaining on the contract after parting with Romo last month, two months after his arrest in Wisconsin on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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