Definitions for elate

elate e·late

Spelling: [ih-leyt]
IPA: /ɪˈleɪt/

Elate is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 51 anagrams from letters in elate (aeelt).

Definitions for elate

adjective

  1. elated.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make very happy or proud:

Origin of elate

1350-1400; Middle English elat proud, exalted Latin ēlātus carried away, lifted up (past participle of efferre), equivalent to ē- e-1 + lā- carry, lift (see <

Examples for elate

I did not see that the men were elate or even grinning with satisfaction.

After he had undressed, he dropped heavily into bed, exhausted, but elate.

His great victory did not elate him, so far as one could see.

Success in the goose hunt seems to elate the Indian more than in anything else.

He was very sprightly and elate, but I was in no sort of mood to share in his buoyancy.

He slid to the ground, amid uproarious approval, satisfied and elate.

I would have been elate but it occurred to me there was an inconsistency.

The host, elate with the honour of Nell's coming, was eager to offer us accommodation.

He held out his arms with a gesture indescribable, elate, nervous with his passion.

This they knew the desert could never do, and it caused their spirits to elate with hope.

Word Value for elate
Scrable

5

Words with friends

6

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