Elated
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Feeling intensely happy and triumphant, in very high spirits.
“She was elated when she heard the news of her promotion.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
e·lat·ed
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Synonyms
thrilledoverjoyedecstatic
Antonyms
dejectedmiserabledespondent
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Starts EL, ends TED, vowels E, A, E appear at positions 1, 3, and 5
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Worth 7 points, common letters make it easy to play, can extend to ELATED on a board
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