Elation Meaning
/ɪˈleɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
nounA feeling of joy and pride.
Sentence Examples
Yanni doesn't share Skura's elation.
Elation gave way to horror.
Elation and despair ebbed and flowed in her.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ was obvious when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Yanni doesn't share Skura's ____.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"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."
— 2022 July 31, Emma Sanders, “England 2-1 Germany”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ was obvious when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Yanni doesn't share Skura's ____.