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Meaning of elate | Babel Free

Adverb CEFR B1
[eːˈɫaː.teː]

Definitions

loftily, proudly

no-superlative

Examples

“Introit adulescens et praefatur arrogantius et elatius, quam aetati eius decebat, ac deinde iubet exponi controversias.”

The young fellow entered the room, made some preliminary remarks in a more arrogant and presumptuous style than became his years, and then asked that subjects for debate be given him.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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