Definition & Meaning of "elation"in English

Elation

a feeling of joyful pride or high spirits

ecstasy

euphoria

high

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

Plural form

elations

Examples

She felt a surge of elation after hearing the good news.

a heightened mood marked by pride, optimism, and freedom from depression

Examples

Mood charts recorded cycles of elation alternating with depression.

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