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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
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
Plus, on-field success isn’t measured in 0.37-point increments, but rather in memorable plays that etch themselves into lore — whether in elation or anguish.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2024
The Nikkei's new record was welcomed with applause in some of Tokyo's brokerages, but not the sort of elation that prevailed in 1989.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Quartz, 22 Feb. 2024
Puerto Rican pride became part of the elation after the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win.
—Emi Tuyetnhi Tran, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyper-activity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 11 Feb. 2024
For some Poles, the elation of last fall’s election is already giving way to frustration and doubt about whether the change of government can succeed in washing away — or at least diluting — a decade of right-wing policies.
—Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of elation was
in the 14th century
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
Medical Definition
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