elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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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
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Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Do not let the emerging elation overtake your thoughtful way of thinking.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Maryland stormed the court as the crowd went into a frenzy, with Queen at the center of it all in pure elation.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Their innocent excitement mirrored the elation that Tiger inspired in fans of all ages during those golden years.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 19 Mar. 2025
Do not let the emerging elation overtake your thoughtful way of thinking.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Maryland stormed the court as the crowd went into a frenzy, with Queen at the center of it all in pure elation.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Mar. 2025
Their innocent excitement mirrored the elation that Tiger inspired in fans of all ages during those golden years.
—Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elation
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
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