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Elating

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. ).

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elating

vb. (present participle of elate English)

WordNet
elating

adj. making lively and joyful [syn: exhilarating]

Usage examples of "elating".

It must have been frustrating and exhausting and elating and rewarding .

It was elating to stand on real, solid ground once again -- even Siberian.