jubilant
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of jubilant
First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin jūbilant-, stem of jūbilāns “shouting,” present participle of jūbilāre “to shout, whoop”
Explanation
If you were the quarterback that threw the touchdown pass that won the Super Bowl, you would be jubilant: filled with joy. When you feel jubilant, you’re full of extreme happiness. Usually people are jubilant after great victories, whether in sports, politics, or life. When you're jubilant, it's a moment of extreme happiness, like giving birth or watching a child graduate. There can also be jubilant songs, jubilant performances, even jubilant periods in history, times when people are especially proud and filled with triumph.
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Example Sentences
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The LP’s success rested on sterling session musicians, Tavares’s jubilant vocals and Perren’s stewardship.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Hebron, Kentucky—On election night here, Thomas Massie was repeatedly and loudly cheered by jubilant supporters who urged him to run for president.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
He finished his work after the 10th by being hugged by jubilant manager Dave Roberts while still on the field.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The Wankhede Stadium crowd, jubilant when Sanju Samson earlier crashed 89 from 42 balls, had become increasingly nervous but the great Jasprit Bumrah remained calm through the tension, conceding only six from the next over.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
The first church offered jubilant praise of the Lord.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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