elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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Examples of elation in a Sentence
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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When Utah becomes a member of the Big 12 in a few months, everything about the rivalry will be amplified: the vitriol, the stakes, the repercussions, the elation and dejection.
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Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
He’s also been embraced by some Jewish groups in Pennsylvania, which have found his stance a source of elation in recent months.
—Bruce Siwy, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
There is no joy quite like the elation of a first-time grandma kvelling over the impending birth of her first grand baby.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The video even showed Mahomes celebrating during one win by dropping down and rolling on the turf in elation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In the Southland, the news was met with elation and relief.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
But the elation on the USC bench for two baskets that had no impact on the result of the game showed that USC’s true strength is its connection as a team.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that moment, my frustration and exhaustion were immediately replaced by elation.
—Joshua Mezrich, STAT, 2 Mar. 2024
But when Stone’s name was called, Lawrence jumped up screaming and clapping in elation, in a delightful clip that quickly spread across social media.
—Patrick Ryan, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024
He’s also been embraced by some Jewish groups in Pennsylvania, which have found his stance a source of elation in recent months.
—Bruce Siwy, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
There is no joy quite like the elation of a first-time grandma kvelling over the impending birth of her first grand baby.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
The video even showed Mahomes celebrating during one win by dropping down and rolling on the turf in elation.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024
Advertisement In the Southland, the news was met with elation and relief.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
But the elation on the USC bench for two baskets that had no impact on the result of the game showed that USC’s true strength is its connection as a team.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2024
In that moment, my frustration and exhaustion were immediately replaced by elation.
—Joshua Mezrich, STAT, 2 Mar. 2024
But when Stone’s name was called, Lawrence jumped up screaming and clapping in elation, in a delightful clip that quickly spread across social media.
—Patrick Ryan, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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