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

But the Yankees’ elation lasted only moments, ending in the bottom of the third inning when Mookie Betts singled and Hernández and Freeman followed with similar blasts over the right-field fence. —Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024

For anyone in need of elation, this is the true immersive experience that will trigger myriad positive emotions and boundless energy. —Natasha Gural, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024

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

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