Feeling Wheel
What feeling elated is like
Elation is happiness turned all the way up. It often follows good news you'd hoped for, like passing an exam or hearing a yes, and it can make it hard to sit still or think about anything else.
Elated or ecstatic?
Elated is a big lift of happiness, usually about something specific. Ecstatic goes further, into joy so strong it can feel almost overwhelming. Read more about feeling ecstatic.
Finding elated on the feelings wheel
On the Feeling Wheel, elated sits in the Joyful group. Start in the middle of the wheel with joyful, then move outwards to elated. If it's close but not quite right, the other joyful words below may fit better. It's also normal to feel more than one thing at once.
Other words in the Joyful group
Joyful words cover the bright, energised end of the wheel, from quiet hope to full-on elation.
- Jubilant Feeling triumphant and full of joy
- Playful Feeling lighthearted and fun
- Ecstatic Feeling overwhelming happiness and delight
- Excited Feeling enthusiastic and energised
- Hopeful Feeling optimistic about the future
- Optimistic Feeling positive about outcomes
- Eager Looking forward to something with enthusiasm
- Courageous Feeling brave and ready to face difficulty or pain
- Nourished Feeling emotionally supported and strengthened
- Inspired Feeling motivated to create or act meaningfully
- Vindicated Feeling justified or rewarded for actions
- Amused Finding something entertaining or funny
- Amazed Feeling wonder and amazement
Name what you're feeling
Feeling Wheel puts all 118 of these words on one wheel. Tap the ones that fit, add a note if you like, and see your patterns over time. Free on iPhone and Android.