noun
elation
ih-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
A feeling of great happiness, pride, and excitement.
"He felt a rush of elation as he crossed the finish line."
"Her elation faded once she realized how much work remained."
How to Use Elation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA strong feeling of joy and pride, often after a success.
Common pairings
a sense of elation
feelings of elation
Word Forms
elations plural
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Etymology
From Latin elatio, "a raising up" or "exaltation," from efferre, "to carry out or lift up."