Alec felt elated—it was the first time that the stallion hadn't drawn back into the stall at the sight of him.—Walter Farley, The Black Stallion, (1941) 2002But I was elated when my song was banned. I mean, nothing could have complimented me more than to hear they just banned it at such-and-such a station …—Tom Petty, quoted in Rolling Stone, 14 Nov. 2002Inside the … hall, the combination of national crisis and imminent electoral victory creates an atmosphere at once pensive and elated.—Yossi Klein Halevi, New Republic, 25 Dec. 2000Much elated with her success, Jo did "tell on," all about their plays and plans, their hopes and fears for Father, and the most interesting events of the little world in which the sisters lived.—Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, 1869
She was elated at the news.
she was elated upon learning that she had been accepted by her first-choice college
Recent Examples on the WebWhile voters were fiercely split on the issues at the heart of the race, many on both sides of the political divide were elated to have the chance to vote for a woman.—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2024 Fuller later confirmed their engagement by posting a sweet photo of Dynevor’s elated reaction during his proposal.—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 16 May 2024 Nancy Sexton was elated when city crews cleared out more than 50 RVs in December that had been parked near her business for months, blocking parking spots and leaving behind trash and waste on Forest Lawn Drive.—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024 Administration officials were elated at the results on Saturday as U.S. and Israeli forces knocked down nearly everything thrown at Israel by Iran, including more than 100 ballistic missiles, a feat that one official said may be unmatched in military history.—Peter Baker, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for elated
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