elation
/i'leiʃn/
Definition
- Noun:
- A feeling of great happiness and excitement: "Elation" refers to a state of being extremely joyful, thrilled, or overjoyed, often due to a specific success or positive event.
- A state of high spirits and pride: It can also describe a psychological state characterized by strong optimism, pride, and an absence of depression or low feelings.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She felt a sense of elation after winning the championship.
- The team's victory was met with widespread elation among the fans.
- His elation was evident from the huge smile on his face.
Advanced Usage
- "To be filled with elation": To be completely full of joyful excitement.
- She was filled with elation upon hearing the good news.
- "A moment of pure elation": A specific instance of intense, unadulterated joy.
- Crossing the finish line first was a moment of pure elation for the runner.
Variants and Related Words
- Elated (adjective): Feeling or showing great joy and excitement.
- He was elated by the promotion.
- Elate (verb, less common): To make someone ecstatically happy.
- The news elated the entire community.
Synonyms
- Jubilation: A feeling of great joy and celebration.
- Euphoria: A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.
- Exhilaration: A feeling of being refreshed, energized, and cheerful.
Antonyms
- Depression: A state of feeling sad, low, and without hope.
- Dejection: A state of low spirits caused by loss or disappointment.
- Despondency: A state of low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "On cloud nine": In a state of blissful happiness (similar to elation).
- After the proposal, she was on cloud nine.
- "Walking on air": Feeling extremely happy and light-hearted.
- Winning the award left him walking on air for days.
Noun
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a feeling of joy and pride
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an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
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