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Synonyms & Similar Words
euphoria
joy
delight
happiness
exhilaration
thrill
ecstasy
bliss
elation
rapture
enthusiasm
excitement
cheer
jubilation
triumph
pride
satisfaction
pleasure
gratification
contentment
cheerfulness
lightheartedness
buoyancy
effervescence
radiance
glow
sparkle
shine
zest
fervor
ardor
passion
zeal
animation
liveliness
vibrancy
dynamism
Meaning of Elation
According to Merriam-Webster, elation refers to a feeling or state of great happiness or pride
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines elation as a feeling of intense happiness or excitement, especially due to a sense of achievement or fulfillment
- Cambridge Dictionary describes elation as a feeling of great happiness or excitement, often because something good has happened
Example Uses
- The team felt elation when they won the championship game
- She experienced elation when she received the news of her acceptance into her dream college
- The crowd erupted in cheers, filling the air with elation as the concert began
- His elation was palpable as he walked off the stage, having just given the performance of a lifetime
- The news of her engagement brought elation to her family and friends
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
despair
sadness
sorrow
grief
melancholy
unhappiness
misery
wretchedness
despondency
gloom
depression
dejection
disappointment
disillusionment
discontent
dissatisfaction
boredom
apathy
lethargy
listlessness
hopelessness
desperation
anguish
distress