[Vocabulary] downcast

Hello,

What is the opposite of "downcast"?
I need an adjective to describe a winner who did something important and now he is proud of what he did. But I need a very positive and powerful adjective.

Thanks.

Here are a few:

• exultant
• elated
• jubilant
• triumphant
• delighted
• ecstatic
• euphoric
• gleeful
• joyful
• joyous
• overjoyed
• rapturous

Upbeat

Thanks Tdol. I think "exultant" is more appropriate in my text. I looked "upbeat" up and it says: positive and making you feel that good things will happen OPP downbeat.

I was searching for an adjective that shows the past success, not the future.

Anyway, thank you! I've learned a new word!
I also need your help in "History of Karbala" thread.

"Downcast" is only slightly down and I too thought immediately of "upbeat."
I like synonyms Rover gave you in his post, when you said you wanted something powerful, but their opposite is more like "devastated," not merely "downcast."

Tdol said:

Upbeat

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That was the suggestion I gave, and then deleted. It didn't match the stated requirement for "...a very positive and powerful adjective."

Narkises said:

Thanks Tdol. I think "exultant" is more appropriate in my text. I looked "upbeat" up and it says: positive and making you feel that good things will happen OPP downbeat.

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Upbeat is the opposite of downbeat in music. It's one suitable opposite for downcast when describing a mood, but not strong enough to be what you asked for.