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

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

It's been a thoroughly miserable summer on Tyneside after the elation of winning the Carabao Cup - a first domestic trophy since 1955 - then securing Champions League qualification on the last day of the season.

From BBC

"It was a trip of two halves: from elation to fear."

From BBC

But as the chairs were packed away in the congress hall in Budapest on Friday evening, there was a mood of elation, eyes trained on the run-off in Poland.

From BBC

Related Words

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