jubilation

noun

Definition of jubilationnext
as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd

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Recent Examples of jubilation Houssem Aouar finally spied a gap in the Austrian defence and sent Mahrez through to score, sparking jubilation before Sasa Kalajdzic’s header confirmed a ridiculous ending to a game that was dramatic, bleak and then dramatic again. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 11 July 2026 After Argentina won in additional playing time, there was none of the usual jubilation. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 That national outpouring of jubilation commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 The next day in Budapest’s Kossuth Square, opposite the Parliament building, tens of thousands of Hungarians, young and old, stared in jubilation and disbelief at the giant screens streaming the inaugural ceremonies taking place inside. — Gordon F. Sander, The New York Review of Books, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
  1. joyfulness
  2. cheerfulness
  3. joy
  4. glee
  5. cheer
  6. happiness
Noun
  • Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • From beginning to end, there’s a joyfulness and a boyish innocence to IOI’s new iteration of the character, which surprised me.
    — Alex James Kane, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Definition of joyfulness
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  • Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Joy of living, the joy of playing on the beach, the joy of going to prom.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Several former players wondered aloud if the memory of the coffee is directly linked to the joy of the times.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of joy
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  • Russian war bloggers responded to Fedorov’s dismissal with glee, noting his role in masterminding long-range drone strikes on oil facilities that have caused a fuel crisis and midrange attacks that disrupted military logistics.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Definition of glee
Noun
  • On May 15, the Cardinals were facing the Kansas City Royals when in the stands did the cheer.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
  • And while Shakira drew big cheers, as did the appearance of Bieber, these paled in comparison to the cheers and oh’s and ah’s in the crowd throughout the gripping final.
    — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026
Definition of cheer
Noun
  • Tension between your social circle and your romantic or creative life could clarify who genuinely supports you and your happiness.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
  • Glad his decision was strictly based on happiness, like Rich Paul assured us, not ring chasing.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of happiness

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