What does elation mean?
Elation means An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism..
Elation
/ɪˈleɪʃən/ · noun
Meaning
An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism..
Definitions by Sense
- An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
- A feeling of joy and pride.
- (geometry) A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
Example Sentences
She [Chloe Kelly] waited for confirmation of the goal before taking off her shirt and waving it around her head, while being lifted by her team-mates in a moment of pure elation.
Synonyms for elation
Antonyms for elation
Related Words
Word Forms
- elations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for elation?
Common synonyms include glee, mirth, blitheness, blithesomeness.
What is the opposite of elation?
Possible antonyms include depression.
How do you use elation in a sentence?
She [Chloe Kelly] waited for confirmation of the goal before taking off her shirt and waving it around her head, while being lifted by her team-mates in a moment of pure elation.
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