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Definition of elation

elation

/ɪˈleɪʃən/
e · la · tion
Adverb:elatedly
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Plural:elations
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Adjective:elated
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elation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of great happiness, excitement, and triumph.

Example

"A wave of elation swept through the laboratory when the researchers confirmed the breakthrough."

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• Rhymes for elation

• Nearby Words

elate
elated
elatedly
elation
elbe
elbert
elbow

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French elacion, from Latin elationem ('a lifting or raising up, exaltation'), derived from the past participle stem of efferre ('to carry out, raise up').

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