jubilance

[ joo-buh-luhns ]
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noun
  1. a feeling or expression of great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; gladness or exultation: He’s been experiencing a lot of career success—but his greatest reason for jubilance this year is the birth of his daughter.

Origin of jubilance

1
First recorded in 1830–40; jubil(ant) + -ance
  • Sometimes ju·bi·lan·cy [joo-buh-luhn-see] /ˈdʒu bə lən si/ .

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How to use jubilance in a sentence

  • When Melanne raised her hand to take the oath of office, the two women exchanged glances of veiled jubilance.

  • It was not long, but it fairly sang with jubilance and the feel of it in his hand was warm.

    Jane Journeys On | Ruth Comfort Mitchell
  • With what a spring of determination, with what a shout of jubilance, will the people rise to their emancipation!

    The New Freedom | Woodrow Wilson
  • The three met with jubilance, and drove straight to the Savoy, for there was not more than time to have tea and dress.

    Arundel | Edward Frederic Benson
  • He waited until they came up, their horses pounding over the uneven sod urged by the jubilance of their riders.

  • Art Kuzak's reply had an undercurrent of jubilance, as if whatever he knew now was better than he had expected.

    The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke Gallun