jubilation
Americannoun
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a feeling of or the expression of joy or exultation.
Their jubilation subsided when they lost the second game.
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a joyful or festive celebration.
noun
Etymology
Origin of jubilation
1350–1400; Middle English jubilacioun (< Anglo-French ) < Latin jūbilātiōn- (stem of jūbilātiō ) a shouting for joy, equivalent to jūbilāt- ( see jubilate) + -iōn- -ion
Explanation
Jubilation is a happy word. Where there is jubilation, there are laughter, smiles, laughs, joy, and gladness. Few things in life are as good as jubilation — this is a word for a lot of happiness and celebration. You can find jubilation at parties, and it often breaks out on holidays. When you get good news, you might feel jubilation. When people say "Yes! or "Woo-hoo!," they are expressing jubilation and are jubilant.
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Example Sentences
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Home fans flooded the pitch, running around in utter jubilation.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
So when he looked up and screamed after sinking the final putt, it might have been as much in relief as jubilation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
For some, the ceremony at which they waved miniature Ghana flags in jubilation, marked the culmination of years of identity search.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
But in rural areas — where the Basij and police have less of a presence — thousands deluged the streets, chanting and dancing in jubilation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Perhaps they are pleased by the way the piece went, or perhaps it is celebration at hearing one’s own song returning after circumnavigation; whatever, it has the look of jubilation.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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