jubilant
adjective
ju·bi·lant
ˈjü-bə-lənt 
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
the jubilant winner
jubilantly
adverb
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the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
These handmade trimmings, drenched in jubilant jewel tones, set the stage for a timeless holiday scene.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
Israeli leaders appeared jubilant when Trump won the U.S. election this month.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Kwanzaa in Milwaukee began in a jubilant display of dance and drums on Thursday night.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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jubilant
adjective
ju·bi·lant
ˈjü-bə-lənt
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
jubilant teammates celebrating their victory
jubilantly
adverb
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