ELATION Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

elation

noun

i-ˈlā-shən

Definition of elation

as in ecstasy

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion 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

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Recent Examples of elation When elation and exuberance reign, valuations are high and stocks are dangerous. — James Berman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 For a 24-year-old trying to make it in the Big Leagues, that kind of success would typically cause pure elation. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 But elsewhere, there was elation. — CBS News, 22 June 2026 There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression. — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for elation

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Noun

The search resulted in the seizure of 70,114 ecstasy pills weighing about 26 kilograms (57 pounds) as well as 4 grams of methamphetamine, authorities report.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
If the mixture turned deep violet, almost black, then the powder contained MDMA, the chemical name for the party drug ecstasy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 July 2026

Definition of ecstasy

Noun

But of course, that ability to travel with ease—and joy—comes with a foolproof list of travel accessories to make the journey as smooth as humanly possible.

— Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
The joys and thrill of the FIFA World Cup may have come to a close last month, but the passion and camaraderie developed through soccer don’t have to end.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

In the past decade or so, happiness rates have declined precipitously for unmarried adults—regardless of education level—much more so than for those who are married, Yifeng Wan, a researcher at the University of Virginia, has found.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Despite the middling score in the economic category, WalletHub’s analysis surmised that Fremont’s happiness is bolstered by its high share (nearly 80%) of households with an income above $75,000.

— Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of happiness

Noun

Growing worries over whether Big Tech’s massive investments in artificial-intelligence technology will translate into profits and whether chipmaker stocks have soared too high in the euphoria around AI have also buffeted share prices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
But blowout results, even those released within hours of Microsoft’s, haven’t been greeted with similar euphoria.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026

Definition of euphoria

Noun

Its purpose is to take deep panoramic images of the sky, over and over again, every clear night across the next 10 years, making what amounts to a decade-spanning ultrahigh-definition timelapse movie of the entire heavens.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 24 July 2026
The evolution of Jacob Latz from hopeful starter to All-Star closer is one of those from-heaven developments all good teams need.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

Definition of heaven

Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
The games are known for the exhilaration of the first-person shootouts, organic open-world playgrounds, unique stories, and memorable antagonists.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of exhilaration

Noun

When the Valkyries compete along the shore of the San Francisco Bay’s Central Basin, there is a sort of exaggerated delight that sets the mood apart.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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