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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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 11 Dec. 2023.

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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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