elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce elation (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria

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 There was a wave of elation in the live chat comments as well as in the Facebook group for fans of the park’s bears. Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023 This moment of elation is conveyed via god’s-eye view, in an unbroken take, as young Bernstein races from his bed to the venue’s balcony. Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2023 But the lone championship provided merely a tease of elation. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2023 Pure elation followed, with dozens of posts and hundreds of comments. Andrea Salcedo, Natalie B. Compton, Anchorage Daily News, 31 July 2023 Dock stepped between the fighters and halted the bout with 28 seconds remaining in Round 9. For Crawford, the moment brought elation and also relief. Morgan Campbell, New York Times, 30 July 2023 Explore See latest videos, charts and news Ahead of his Governor’s Ball performance in New York on Friday (June 9), Boomin expressed elation and gratitude for his recent feats, as the film has grossed nearly $390 million in ticket sales worldwide. Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 12 June 2023 But the elation from Chiles’ score was quickly clouded by disappointment. Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2023 Fans here with long memories recall the elation — some of the finest local sporting moments for me — of Game 7 victories over Colorado at Reunion Arena in 1999 and 2000 that sent the Stars to their first two Stanley Cup Finals and their only championship. Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas News, 16 May 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 22 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

elation

noun
ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce elation (audio)
: the quality or state of being elated

Medical Definition

elation

noun
ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce elation (audio)
: pathological euphoria sometimes accompanied by intense pleasure
elated adjective

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