Elated
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Positive Emotion
Use 'elated' to describe an extremely positive and strong emotional response. After hearing she'd won the lottery, Jane felt elated.
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Event-Driven
'Elated' often follows an event or piece of good news that excites the individual. He was elated by the arrival of his new puppy.
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Temporary State
The feeling of being 'elated' is usually temporary and linked to specific events. She felt elated for days after her successful performance.