Added 10 October 2026 elated /ɪˈleɪtɪd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words Latin root: elatus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about elated at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits. the elated winner Full of high-spirited delight. a joyful heart Origin Latin elatus (“raised”). From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA) Related Words: joyfuljoyousrejoicinggleefuljubilantexultingexultanttriumphanttriumphalpridefulhighuplifted Back to today's word