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

Maryland stormed the court as the crowd went into a frenzy, with Queen at the center of it all in pure elation. —Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025

Their innocent excitement mirrored the elation that Tiger inspired in fans of all ages during those golden years. —Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025

This time, elation to Barbosu, devastation to Chiles. —Caroline Price, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyper-activity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression. —Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for elation

• ablation
• bination
• carnation
• cassation
• castration
• causation
• centration
• cessation
• cetacean
• chelation
• citation
• collation

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