Antonyms for elating

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-leyt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈleɪt

Definition of elating

Origin : 1570s, literal, "to raise, elevate," probably from Latin elatus "uplifted, exalted," past participle of effere (see elation), or else a back-formation from elation. Figurative use from 1610s. Related: Elated; elating.

verb inspire

Example sentences :

However that might be, a sudden, elating thought caused him an intense joy.
Extract from : « Roads of Destiny » by O. Henry

In sacred canticles, some airs are for elating the heart into raptures, others to restore the mind to its former tranquillity.
Extract from : « The Training of a Public Speaker » by Grenville Kleiser

Scared Brinnaria was, but even through her worst qualms of panic she was uplifted by an elating sense of her own importance.
Extract from : « The Unwilling Vestal » by Edward Lucas White

The contrast now, instead of elating her, simply accentuated her reminiscence of guilt.
Extract from : « Too Old for Dolls » by Anthony Mario Ludovici

Synonyms for elating

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