elation
ɪˈleɪʃən
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Definition of elation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

inner rushsurging joy, eager energy, and satisfied self regard
  • She felt pure elation when her scholarship was announced.
  • Her elation was obvious when she read the acceptance letter.
  • The crowd’s elation faded as the rain began to pour.
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Origin of elation

Latin, elatus (uplifted)

Terms with elation included in their meaning

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happiness
experience extreme happiness or elation
happiness elation
feel extremely happy or elated
emotion
feeling of extreme happiness or elation
elated
showing or feeling elation
elation
feeling happy from others' drug use
psychology
characterized by mood swings between elation and depression
release elation
feeling elated about imminent release from obligations
emotion
exalted or feeling elation

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  1. French:allégresse, ...
  2. German:Hochgefühl, ...
  3. Italian:esultanza, ...
  4. Spanish:euforia, ...
  5. Portuguese:euforia, ...
  6. Chinese:狂喜, ...
  7. Japanese:高揚感, ...
  8. Arabic:ابْتِهَاج, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְרוֹמְמוּת רוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:восторг, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піднесення, ...
  12. Hindi:उल्लास, ...
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