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- ( jubilate ) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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In the 13 years since 2012, all four horsemen of the apocalypse have rocked up to the party and put a stop to the dancing and jubilation.
From Salon
At a gathering of his supporters in the capital Santiago, many draped in Chilean flags, chanting and taking selfies, there was jubilation as the results came through.
From BBC
Moments of jubilation ultimately outweighed periods of frustration for the Chargers’ defense, which picked off Hurts four times and forced five turnovers in a 22-19 overtime win.
From Los Angeles Times
England's preparation had been poor and in that moment of Australian jubilation the tourists took a punch to the stomach.
From BBC
Credit too to Garth, and particularly King, who struck three sixes when the jubilation had long since drained from Pakistan.
From BBC
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