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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
Synonyms
Examples of elation in a Sentence
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
Recent Examples on the Web
And everyone gets moments of joy and moments of elation and moments of freedom this year.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024
Many parents feel elation and joy when bringing a new baby home from the hospital.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024
Yes, but: Eagles fans usually find healthier ways to deal with the elation and deflation.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 5 Sep. 2024
Saka made the other, providing a moment of elation for a player whose miss during a penalty shootout in the Euro 2020 final partly cost England the continental title and led to a torrent of racist online attacks.
—Glynn A. Hill, Washington Post, 6 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of elation was
in the 14th century
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
Medical Definition
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