jubilation

noun

ju·​bi·​la·​tion ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant

The news was greeted with jubilation.

2

: an expression of great joy

The jubilations of the garrison were short-lived.

—C. R. Low

Examples of jubilation in a Sentence

the jubilation of the crowd

Recent Examples on the Web

After 16 years of rule by Orban and his Fidesz party, jubilation reigned in the streets of Budapest as the reality of his election defeat set in. —Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2026

For some, the prospect of summoning the will for jubilation on Easter morning may have felt difficult. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026

With Gujarat stranded at 204-8, Deshpande thumped his chest in jubilation. —ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026

There was a wide range of emotions — from jubilation to heartwarming moments. —Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English jubilacioun, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jubilaciun, borrowed from Latin jūbilātiōn-, jūbilātiō "wild shouting, whooping" (Late Latin, "joyous songs of praise"), from jūbilāre "to let out whoops" + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at jubilant

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jubilation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

jubilation

noun

ju·​bi·​la·​tion ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 

: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant