elated

Elated is an adjective meaning ecstatically happy or jubilant, often in response to a significant achievement or positive event. The feeling is intense and uplifting, sometimes described as being emotionally lifted up. In usage, elated describes a state of happiness rather than a general mood; it is typically used for a specific cause or moment.

Etymology: It derives from the verb elate, which originates from Latin elatus, the past participle of tollere meaning "to lift up." The sense of being lifted emotionally led to the modern meaning.

Grammar and usage: In sentences, elated is a predicative adjective: The team was elated after the victory. It can be followed by prepositional phrases such as elated by the news, elated at the outcome, or elated about the results. "Elated for" is used when expressing happiness on behalf of someone else, though usage varies by dialect.

Related terms: elation is the noun form; elate is the verb. Synonyms include delighted, overjoyed, thrilled; antonyms include despondent, disheartened.

Examples: She was elated by the invitation to the premiere. The crowd was elated after the announcement of the winner.