tr.v. e·lat·ed, e·lat·ing, e·lates To fill with great joy or happiness; delight: We were elated by the good news. adj. Elated. [From Latin ēlātus, past participle of efferre, to bring out, exalt : ē-, ex-, ex- + lātus, brought; see telə- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] e·lation n. |
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