uplifted
Mood made brighter
Uplifted describes something raised up, either physically or emotionally.
A face uplifted toward the sky is tilted upward.
More often the word refers to spirits or mood: I felt uplifted after talking with her.
The past participle of uplift, it suggests elevation toward something higher or better—improved morale, renewed hope, or spiritual elevation.
Lifted higher up
- hoistedLifted with effort
- ascendedMoved to higher position
- heightenedIncreased in degree
- upraisedLifted upward
aloft · skyward · soaring · perched · suspended · lofty · upward · risen
Exceeding usual boundaries
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- blessedReceiving divine favor
- redeemedExchanged for worth
- sanctifiedMade sacred through blessing
elevated · exalted · glorified · transfigured · resurrected · awakened · born-again · liberated
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
- jubilantExtremely happy, triumphant
- ecstaticOverwhelmed with joy
- blissfulExtremely serene and joyful
- exhilaratedIntensely happy and energized
buoyant · radiant · overjoyed · thrilled · euphoric · lighthearted · joyful · heartened
Gave support and confidence
- empoweredGiven power to act
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
- stimulatedPrompted into action
galvanized · ignited · invigorated · energized · revitalized · motivated · moved · stirred
raised
Lifted higher up
- hoistedLifted with effort
- ascendedMoved to higher position
- heightenedIncreased in degree
upraised · aloft · skyward · soaring · perched · suspended · lofty · upward · risen · elevated
transcendent
Exceeding usual boundaries
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- blessedReceiving divine favor
- redeemedExchanged for worth
sanctified · elevated · exalted · glorified · transfigured · resurrected · awakened · born-again · liberated · delivered
elated
Intensely, buoyantly pleased
exhilarated · buoyant · radiant · overjoyed · thrilled · euphoric · lighthearted · joyful · heartened · gladdened
encouraged
Gave support and confidence
- empoweredGiven power to act
- enlightenedPossessing profound insight
- awakenedBrought to consciousness
stimulated · galvanized · ignited · invigorated · energized · revitalized · motivated · moved · stirred · touched
uplifteddejected
Low in spirits
depressed · downcast · crestfallen · disheartened · despondent
upliftedunmotivated
Lacking incentive or drive
discouraged · uninspired · dispirited · demoralized · deflated
- uplifting melodiesTunes that inspire optimism