Jubilant: meaning, definitions and examples

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jubilant

 

[หˆdส’uหbษชlษ™nt ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

feeling of joy

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph; exultant

Synonyms

ecstatic, elated, overjoyed.

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Word Description / Examples
jubilant

Expressing great joy, often after a victory or achievement. Used in formal or descriptive contexts.

  • The team was jubilant after winning the championship
  • She felt jubilant upon receiving the good news
elated

Very happy or proud, often because of personal achievement or success. Used in both formal and casual contexts.

  • She was elated after passing her final exams
  • He was elated when he heard about the surprise party in his honor
ecstatic

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement. Often implies a stronger, almost euphoric emotion.

  • He was absolutely ecstatic about his job promotion
  • The crowd was ecstatic when the band played their favorite song
overjoyed

Extremely happy, often due to an unexpected positive event. Used more in casual conversations.

  • They were overjoyed at the birth of their first child
  • I was overjoyed to find out that I had won the contest

Examples of usage

  • The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
  • She was jubilant when she received her acceptance letter to her dream college.
Context #2 | Noun

emotion

a person who is feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph; a person who is exultant

Synonyms

elated person, happy individual, triumphant individual.

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jubilant

Used to describe someone who is extremely happy because of a victory or success. Often used in celebratory contexts.

  • The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
  • She was jubilant when she received the news of her promotion.
elated person

Used to describe someone who is very happy and excited, usually due to good news or a positive event.

  • He was an elated person after hearing he passed the exam.
  • The parents were elated when their daughter graduated with honors.
happy individual

Used to describe someone who is feeling happiness. This phrase is more neutral and can be used in a wide range of positive situations.

  • She is a happy individual when she spends time with her friends.
  • A happy individual often spreads positivity to others.
triumphant individual

Used to describe someone who feels happiness specifically as a result of overcoming a challenge or achieving something difficult. This phrase has a specific connotation of victory.

  • He was a triumphant individual, having completed the marathon against all odds.
  • The triumphant individual celebrated his hard-fought victory.

Examples of usage

  • The jubilant ran towards the finish line with a big smile on his face.
  • The crowd of jubilants celebrated the victory together.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'jubilant' comes from the Latin 'jubilare', which means 'to shout for joy'.
  • It first appeared in English in the 17th century, reflecting a strong sense of happiness and celebration.
  • Related words include 'jubilation', which is the act of celebrating, often with loud rejoicing.

Literature

  • In literature, characters described as jubilant often experience transformation or victory, symbolizing hope and upliftment.
  • Famous authors from Shakespeare to modern writers use jubilant scenes to convey moments of triumph in their stories.

Pop Culture

  • The term 'jubilant' often appears in songs and movies during scenes of happy reunions or celebrations.
  • Sports events frequently highlight jubilant moments when fans celebrate their teams scoring a winning goal or point.

Psychology

  • Feeling jubilant can trigger the release of endorphins and serotonin, which enhances oneโ€™s mood and sense of well-being.
  • In positive psychology, experiencing jubilance is linked to a person's overall life satisfaction and emotional health.

Translations

Translations of the word "jubilant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jubilante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคธเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช jubelnd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gembira

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radosny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญ“ๅ–œใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jubilaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jubilosos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neลŸeli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ๋ปํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุชู‡ุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรกsajรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jรกsavรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌข่…พ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radosten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jubiloso

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,388, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.