elation

[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

extreme happiness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bliss ecstasy enthusiasm euphoria excitement exhilaration glee joy jubilation rapture

STRONG

buoyancy buzz charge delight exaltation exultation high intoxication jollies joyfulness joyousness kick kicks transport triumph upper

WEAK

cloud nine high spirits stars in one's eyes up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy depression despair discouragement misery sadness sorrow unhappiness upset woe

STRONG

boredom

Example Sentences

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Life waxes and wanes between peace and tumult, elation and despair.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

When Tremlett got Michael Beer out to win the match, it was a moment of pure elation, just incredible.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

She was a great listener and there for me—from elation to tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

The applause felt more like punctuation than the wild elation of adoring fans.

From Slate • Nov. 5, 2025

He tilted back his head and gazed at it, new elation blooming in him.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor