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The joy spectrum: "delighted" vs. "elated"
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Lloyd Cooper 20/10/2024, 21:46
Lloyd Cooper 20/10/2024, 21:46English.me team member
What is similar?
Both "delighted" and "elated" describe feelings of happiness and joy. They are both used to express a positive emotional state.
What is different?
The word "delighted" often conveys a sense of pleasure or satisfaction, usually in response to a specific event or situation. "Elated" describes a more intense level of happiness, often associated with a feeling of great excitement or euphoria.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Delighted- She was delighted to receive the invitation to the party.
- The children were delighted with their new toys.
- I was delighted by the news of her promotion.
- He was elated after winning the championship.
- She felt elated when she heard about the surprise vacation.
- The team was elated with their outstanding performance.
Difference
