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elation

[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /


Example Sentences

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Before long, however, my elation gave way to hard, cold fear.

From Literature

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

From BBC

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

From The Wall Street Journal

Accepting the possibility of disillusion as part of existence allows Amélie to endure sorrow and bask in moments of elation.

From Los Angeles Times

The words carried both elation and gravity - a promise of responsibility and of a nation finding its voice.

From BBC