elation

[ih-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.

elation

/ ɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. joyfulness or exaltation of spirit, as from success, pleasure, or relief; high spirits

Other Word Forms

• self-elation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of elation¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English elacioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin ēlātiōn-, stem of ēlātiō “ceremonial carrying out, elevation, ecstasy”; equivalent to elate + -ion

Example Sentences

Amid the elation of an Olympic silver, one which felt as good as gold at her fourth Games in Paris, Johnson-Thompson also expressed her relief.

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As reunion tour dates opened, and two Mexico City stops were announced, Mexican fans expressed pure elation and flooded Ticketmaster once the sale went live.

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A vest torn apart in an outburst of elation.

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The elation of getting through lasted just a few minutes, he said.

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He echoed that message as he basked in the elation of Tuesday night's 5-0 triumph.

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Related Words

• bliss 
• ecstasy 
• enthusiasm 
• euphoria 
• excitement 
• exhilaration 
• glee 
• joy 
• jubilation 
• rapture