Word
uplifted
Phoneticsup·lift·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈəpɫɪftɪd/
UK/ʌplˈɪftɪd/
Definition
adj. feeling happier and more hopeful, often after something kind or inspiring. You use it when your mood feels lighter.
adj. feeling emotionally elevated or encouraged, especially after an inspiring or comforting experience. Often follows linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'seem'.
Examples
“I feel uplifted after my morning walk.”
“She felt uplifted after the volunteers thanked her for the extra hours she worked at the shelter.”
“After months of quiet doubt, he left the concert feeling strangely uplifted, as if the shared music had loosened something heavy inside him.”
Examples
simple
“I feel uplifted after my morning walk.”
contextual
“She felt uplifted after the volunteers thanked her for the extra hours she worked at the shelter.”
complex
“After months of quiet doubt, he left the concert feeling strangely uplifted, as if the shared music had loosened something heavy inside him.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “uplifted” in context.
Verb
01. emerge uplifted
“The patients emerged uplifted from the group therapy session.”
verb + adj
02. feel uplifted
“I always feel uplifted after spending time in the mountains.”
verb + adj
03. keep uplifted
“Positive affirmations help keep her uplifted during difficult work weeks.”
verb + adj
04. leave uplifted
“The choir's performance left everyone in the room feeling uplifted.”
verb + adj
Adjective
05. genuinely uplifted
“She felt genuinely uplifted by the kind messages from her former students.”
adv + adj
06. instantly uplifted
“The upbeat music left the entire audience feeling instantly uplifted.”
adv + adj
07. strangely uplifted
“Despite the rainy weather, he felt strangely uplifted after his morning walk.”
adv + adj
Noun
08. sense of uplifted
“There was a palpable sense of being uplifted among the volunteers.”
noun + prep + adj
09. feel uplifted by the news
“The community felt uplifted by the news of the successful fundraiser.”
10. leave a lasting uplifted mood
“The inspirational speech left a lasting uplifted mood throughout the office.”
11. spirit feels uplifted
“My spirit feels uplifted whenever I see the first flowers of spring.”
Usage
Typically used after linking verbs such as 'feel' or 'seem'; also placed before nouns describing mood, as in 'uplifted spirits'.
Pitfall
I felt uplifting
I felt uplifted
Use -ed adjectives for how people feel; -ing adjectives describe the thing that causes the feeling.
Real-World Examples
“The song cautioned that life is precious and fleeting – and that I was uplifted by the idea that I could choose to live it fully, rather than being consumed by fear.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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