E·late v. t. [imp. & p. p. Elated; p. pr. & vb. n. Elating.]
1. To raise; to exalt. [R.]
By the potent sun elated high. --Thomson.
2. To exalt the spirit of; to fill with confidence or exultation; to elevate or flush with success; to puff up; to make proud.
Foolishly elated by spiritual pride. --Warburton.
You ought not be elated at the chance mishaps of your enemies. --Jowett (Thucyd. ).
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elating
adj : making lively and joyful [syn: exhilarating]