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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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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 while this has been a day of elation for some in Australia, Assange still divides opinion in his home country.
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Adam Hancock, NPR, 26 June 2024
The torture and the elation of needing people: Music has it, and theater has it.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
But when Stone’s name was called, Lawrence jumped up screaming and clapping in elation, in a delightful clip that quickly spread across social media.
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Patrick Ryan, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The pride, elation, and camaraderie are almost impossible to describe, and that marks the beginning of eight days of mind-blowing competition.
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SELF, 11 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of elation was
in the 14th century
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
Medical Definition
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