elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being elated

2

: pathological euphoria

Synonyms

• cloud nine
• ecstasy
• elatedness
• euphoria
• exhilaration
• heaven
• high
• intoxication
• paradise
• rapture
• rhapsody
• seventh heaven
• swoon
• transport

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

The tweens, who roll their eyes and drag their feet for most of the day, complain that the Please Touch Museum is for babies, a sentiment worsened by the sheer elation from the younger set of kids. —Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025

However, with time running out and Arne Slot’s side on the brink of a damaging stalemate against Brentford, Nunez took centre stage to turn frustration into elation. —James Pearce, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025

With the analysis of this fresh data, the vibe has shifted from relief to elation. —Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025

The elation is near universal, as Newcastle United supporters continue to bask in the glory of a first domestic trophy in 70 years. —Chris Waugh, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for elation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

Kids Definition

elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

: the quality or state of being elated

Medical Definition

elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

: pathological euphoria sometimes accompanied by intense pleasure

elated

-ˈlāt-əd 

adjective