But in any case they had nothing to be elated about, or with.

To be elated at nothing is to lose hold on reality.

The president seemed pleased, and West knew he should have been elated himself.

In fact, some of his first acts as Governor elated them.

That's the kind of event that would elate any network.

It was difficult not to be elated at the shuttle's return, but they managed.

The prices both elate and dismay people in the business.

A little while ago, the idea of being second Fore-lesser would have elated him.

She had thought that her father would be elated by her decision.

They had been elated by the expectation of Dopey's death.

Clearly, the Mass and the meeting with parishioners afterward elated him.

The distinction elated him not in the slightest but he remained silent.

City officials had been elated by the verdict, but did not count on any additional money, knowing that the results were still far from clear.

He made a statement that elated the rescued men.

Sam knew he should be elated at the news, but instead he felt dread.

The music, the shouts of acclamation, elated her like wine.

He had adamantly said of course, which had elated her.

Gideon, of course, had been elated by the news.

Anyone can see why Earl would be elated about the first two events, but why the third?

He ought to have been elated after such a triumph, perhaps curious, intrigued.

The force of it stunned Laura and elated her.

Novices come in the early and elate season when winds are lighter.

But instead of elating him, the realization only depressed him.

We told him, not untruthfully, that it would elate the masses to hear about the decision.

Few middle-class parents will pretend to be elated by the news that their children have decided to teach elementary school.