Elation: meaning, definitions and examples

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elation

[ ɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n ]

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feeling

A feeling of great happiness and excitement.

Synonyms

euphoria, exhilaration, joy

Examples of usage

She was filled with elation after winning the competition.
His elation at the news was evident in his wide smile.

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achievement

The act of being elated or ecstatic due to a sense of accomplishment.

Synonyms

euphoria, glee, triumph

Examples of usage

Her elation at completing the marathon was palpable.
The team's elation at winning the championship was contagious.

Translations

Translations of the word "elation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 euforia

🇮🇳 उल्लास

🇩🇪 Begeisterung

🇮🇩 kegembiraan

🇺🇦 радість

🇵🇱 euforia

🇯🇵 歓喜 (かんき)

🇫🇷 euphorie

🇪🇸 euforia

🇹🇷 coşku

🇰🇷 황홀감

🇸🇦 ابتهاج

🇨🇿 euforie

🇸🇰 eufória

🇨🇳 狂喜

🇸🇮 evforija

🇮🇸 euforía

🇰🇿 қуаныш

🇬🇪 ეზოთერიკა

🇦🇿 coşqunluq

🇲🇽 euforia

Word origin

The word 'elation' originated from the Latin word 'elatio', which means 'a carrying out, a lifting up'. Over time, it evolved to represent a feeling of great happiness and excitement. The concept of elation has been explored in various cultures and literature, reflecting the universal human experience of joy and triumph.