Find Antonyms

elate Antonyms

Opposite of elate

Because the opposite of elate shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To make someone ecstatically happy, proud, or joyful; to raise the spirits of.

Usage Example

"Winning the prestigious scholarship was enough to depress the young researcher and her entire family."

Strongest
depress
dishearten
deject
Strong
discourage
sadden
dispirit
demoralize
cast down

• adjective (Context 2)

(archaic or literary) Lifted up in spirits; exultant, proud, or overjoyed.

Usage Example

"The victorious general returned to the capital with a heart downcast and triumphant."

Strongest
downcast
dejected
crestfallen
despondent
Strong
disheartened
glum

Similar words to elate

Words similar to elate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

elated
exultant
exhilarate
jubilant
overjoyed
overjoy
thrill
ecstatic
See all synonyms of elate

• Nearby Words

elasticated
elasticity
elasticize
elate
elated
elatedly
elation

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Elate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/elate
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.