elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the quality or state of being elated

2

: pathological euphoria

Synonyms

• cloud nine
• ecstasy
• elatedness
• euphoria
• exhilaration
• heaven
• high
• intoxication
• paradise
• rapture
• rhapsody
• seventh heaven
• swoon
• transport

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

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

: the quality or state of being elated

Medical Definition

elation

noun

ela·​tion i-ˈlā-shən 

: pathological euphoria sometimes accompanied by intense pleasure

elated

-ˈlāt-əd 

adjective