Elating

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Elate \E*late"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Elated}; p. pr. & vb. n.
     {Elating}.]
     1. To raise; to exalt. [R.]
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              By the potent sun elated high.        --Thomson.


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     2. To exalt the spirit of; to fill with confidence or
        exultation; to elevate or flush with success; to puff up;
        to make proud.
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              Foolishly elated by spiritual pride.  --Warburton.
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              You ought not be elated at the chance mishaps of
              your enemies.                         --Jowett
                                                    (Thucyd. ).
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  elating
       adj : making lively and joyful [syn: {exhilarating}]