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Walking on air like sisters heading off (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

elated

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This could be a double definition.

'walking on air like sisters heading' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are adjectives. Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'off' is the second definition.
Both the definition and answer are adjectives. Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for elated that I've seen before include "Filled with joy and pride" , "Thrilled" , "Blissful" , "Overjoyed, extremely pleased" , "Joyful, uplifted" .)

I've seen this clue in the Irish Times.
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