I. ə̇ˈlāt, ēˈ-, usu -ād.+V adjective
Etymology: Middle English elat, from Latin elatus
1. archaic : of high position : lofty , proud
2. : in high spirits
who can be alone elate while the world lies forlorn — Matthew Arnold
: exalted
the poet's eyes … careworn, not elate — Hugh McCrae
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin elatus ( suppletive past participle of efferre to carry out), from e- + latus, suppletive past participle of ferre to bear — more at efferent , bear , tolerate
1. archaic : to raise up : lift
elate his shady forehead — George Chapman
2.
a. : to raise the spirits of : excite , inspire
it was a fine sunny day, the sort of day that elates the heart of young and old — W.S.Maugham
b. : to flush with triumph or success : puff up (as with pride)
elated over his great bargain — M.M.Musselman