elation — a feeling of great happiness and excitement; euphoria
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of great happiness and excitement; euphoria
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈleɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 큰 기쁨과 흥분감; 의기양양함, 환희
Korean pronunciation: 일**레이**션
Example Sentences
- The team's elation was short-lived when they realized they celebrated the wrong score.
- His elation at finding a parking spot downtown was quickly replaced by panic when he saw the $50/hour sign.
- The scientist's elation upon discovering the cure was evident in her trembling voice during the announcement.
elation
NOUN//ɪˈleɪʃən//
a feeling of great happiness and excitement; euphoria
a young graduate throws her cap high into the air with both arms raised triumphantly. Her face beams with pure joy as she jumps slightly off the ground in celebration. She has just received her diploma after years of hard work and dedication. The accomplishment fills her with an incredible rush of happiness and pride. Her family members in the audience cheer loudly with raised fists and huge smiles. Other graduates around her also celebrate with similar expressions of pure delight. a feeling of great happiness and excitement; euphoria
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Origin
From Latin 'elatus,' the past participle of 'efferre' meaning 'to carry out' or 'to lift up.' The word literally describes the feeling of being lifted up or elevated by joy.
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“The team's elation was short-lived when they realized they celebrated the wrong score.”
“His elation at finding a parking spot downtown was quickly replaced by panic when he saw the $50/hour sign.”
“The scientist's elation upon discovering the cure was evident in her trembling voice during the announcement.”
“Their elation at the surprise party turned to confusion when they realized they were in the wrong house.”
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