elation

noun
UK: /ɪˈleɪʃən/
US: /iˈleɪʃən/

  1. A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

    1. She felt elation after winning the race.
    2. The crowd erupted in elation when the home team scored the winning goal filled them with elation.

  2. A state of extreme joy or triumph; exhilaration.

    1. His elation was clear to everyone after getting the promotion.
    2. The climbers experienced a profound elation upon reaching the mountain's summit, a feeling of accomplishment.

Synonyms

exultation rapture euphoria jubilation delight ecstasy joy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elation" in English means: A feeling of great happiness and excitement., A state of extreme joy or triumph; exhilaration..

The phonetic transcription of "elation" is /ɪˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /iˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elation": exultation, rapture, euphoria, jubilation, delight, ecstasy, joy.

Example usage of "elation": "She felt elation after winning the race.". More examples on the page.