NYT Dictionary

ELATED

/ɪˈleɪtɪd/

AdjectiveVerbe-LAT-ede-lat-ed · 3 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased, euphoric.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Latin elatus (“raised”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

ecstaticeuphoricexultantjoyfuljubilantoverjoyedgiddy elateupliftintoxicate

Antonyms

displeaseddissatisfieddepressdejected

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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