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jubilation

jubilation

11 5.2
A strong feeling of happiness and excitement during a celebration
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒuːbɪˈleɪʃən/
translation icon : júbilo
  • Everyone is alike in jubilation.

Most front page photos show young men in jubilation.

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Examples

  • Jubilation on the streets of the Ukrainian capital as protestors took control of Kiev and President Viktor Yanukovych was impeached.

  • MAGGIE: Here at the rescue center, it's a scene of jubilation.

  • Naturally, there was jubilation in Russia.

  • What should have been a scene of jubilation has turned tragic, folks.

  • There was wild jubilation inside the country of Afghanistan as last weekend it became the first country in history to defeat the mighty Soviet Union.

  • At the door, he turned and shouted her name twice in jubilation.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • On the streets of Baghdad, there was jubilation as the last of U.S. forces withdrew marking the end of the occupation of Iraq.

  • The team's jubilation was palpable as they celebrated their championship victory.

  • They danced in jubilation after hearing the news of their friend's engagement.

  • At the festival, there was jubilation as families gathered to enjoy the music and food.

Synonyms

happiness
vsjubilation
970 1.0

A feeling of pleasure and being satisfied

is specifically about loud, celebratory joyful expression rather than quiet contentment
joy
vsjubilation
793 1.0

A strong feeling of great happiness

is more about public celebration expression than private inner pleasure
glee
vsjubilation
34 1.0

A strong feeling of happiness and excitement

is for larger celebration expression rather than brief bursts of delight
exuberance
vsjubilation
27 6.7

A feeling of strong, happy energy and excitement

focuses on celebration feeling rather than a general energetic and lively temperament
elation
vsjubilation
18 5.5

A very happy and excited feeling after a big success

leans toward celebration expression rather than only private proud happiness
exhilaration
vsjubilation
17 5.8

A strong, happy feeling of excitement

is about joyful celebration expression rather than merely excitement or thrill
merriment
vsjubilation
14 3.4

A time of happy laughter and fun at a party or celebration

focuses on general celebration joy rather than only light social fun
gladness
vsjubilation
9 1.0

A feeling of being happy and pleased

is stronger and more about outward celebratory expression rather than mild contentment
rejoicing
vsjubilation
6 2.8

Great joy and celebration after good news or success

is used for joyous expression during celebration rather than anytime happiness
exultation
vsjubilation
  • Formal
3 7.9

A strong feeling of great joy often shown by loud shouts

is used for joyful celebration generally rather than only triumphant moments
ebullience
vsjubilation
1 8.5

A feeling of cheerful, lively energy that people show

is tied to celebratory expression more than to general energetic cheerfulness
joyfulness
vsjubilation
1 2.0

A strong feeling of happiness and excitement

tends to focus on expressive celebration rather than steady background happiness
jubilance
vsjubilation
1 6.5

A strong feeling of great joy that people show openly

emphasizes joyful expression tied to celebration rather than mere contentment
joyousness
vsjubilation
1 3.0

A strong feeling of great happiness

is used for celebration-linked joyful expression rather than plain inner cheer
joyance
vsjubilation
  • Archaic
9.9

Great happiness and lively celebration with singing and dancing

is used in everyday celebration contexts rather than old-fashioned literary style
jubilancy
vsjubilation
8.1

A strong feeling of great joy after success

focuses more on celebratory joy, not necessarily tied to victory or triumph
effusion of joy
vsjubilation
7.3

A sudden strong burst of joy that people feel or show

is about celebration feelings but not always such intense outward pouring
gleefulness
vsjubilation
3.5

A strong feeling of happy excitement that makes you smile

is used for celebration-linked expression but tends to be less grand
joy in spades
vsjubilation
  • Informal
4.8

A very large amount of happiness

highlights celebratory expression rather than only the measured amount of feeling
complete and utter joy
vsjubilation
2.8

A very strong feeling of deep happiness

often involves celebration expression, not only inward overwhelming happiness alone
gladsomeness
vsjubilation
  • Archaic
8.9

A feeling of great happiness and pleasure

leans toward celebration expression rather than only a steady pleasurable state
gladfulness
vsjubilation
7.2

A warm feeling of happiness and pleasure inside you

is more celebration-focused and expressive rather than steady contented cheer

Antonyms

229 1.0

A feeling of being unhappy

8 3.9

A period after someone dies when people show deep sadness

How Joyful

ecstasy
57 6.1
jubilation
11 5.2
elation
18 5.5
joy
793 1.0
happiness
970 1.0
pleasure
1.0

Surface Forms

jubilation singular
jubilations plural

Morphology

jubilation = jubilate (semi-transparent) = jubil + ation

Formation from the verb 'jubilate' to the noun with the productive suffix '-ation' is a regular and recognizable derivation.

Etymology

Jubilation comes from the Latin word jubilare, which means 'to shout for joy' and is like the word jubilee. So, jubilation is the very happy feeling you show when you want to shout and celebrate.