jubilant

adjective

ju·​bi·​lant ˈjü-bə-lənt How to pronounce jubilant (audio)
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
the jubilant winner
jubilantly adverb

Examples of jubilant in a Sentence

the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd
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Videos rapidly circulated on social media showing General Esmail Qaani celebrating with jubilant crowds at a rally in Tehran to celebrate what Iranian authorities are calling a victory. Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Florida Panthers players, thousands of jubilant fans and the coveted Stanley Cup converged several times along State Road A1A in Fort Lauderdale as the team celebrated its second consecutive Stanley Cup with yet another parade and beach extravaganza. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025 After placing the trophy on a plinth at the Allianz Arena, Pastore stepped back and watched the jubilant PSG players file past. James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 June 2025 Similarly, the Venetian Princess Carnival collection bursts forth in celebratory brilliance, echoing Venice’s jubilant festivities. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for jubilant

Word History

Etymology

see jubilate

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jubilant was in 1667

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“Jubilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jubilant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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jubilant

adjective
ju·​bi·​lant ˈjü-bə-lənt How to pronounce jubilant (audio)
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
jubilant teammates celebrating their victory
jubilantly adverb

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