Word of the Day

: December 25, 2021

jubilate

verb JOO-buh-layt

What It Means

Jubilate means "to feel joy or great delight." It is an old-fashioned synonym of rejoice that still brings a smile to those who encounter it.

// Supporters of the mayoral candidate jubilated when his victory was officially announced.

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jubilate in Context

"If the Yankees were in no mood to watch the Red Sox jubilate, a glance at the scoreboard didn't help matters." — Billy Witz, The New York Times, 21 Sept. 2018

Did You Know?

When things are going your way, you may want to shout for joy—or to jubilate. The joyful source of jubilate is Latin jubilare, which means "to shout for joy."