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jubilant


ju·bi·lant

adjective \ˈjü-bə-lənt\

: feeling or expressing great joy : very happy

Full Definition of JUBILANT

:  exultant
— ju·bi·lant·ly adverb
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Examples of JUBILANT

  1. <the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd>

First Known Use of JUBILANT

1667

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Synonyms
cock-a-hoop, crank [chiefly dialect], crowing, exulting, glorying, exultant, prideful, proud, rejoicing, triumphant

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