資料來源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Elate \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. ).

資料來源 : WordNet®

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