elation

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of great happiness, joy, or elatedness.

  - "After winning the lottery, John experienced an elation that lasted for days."
  - "The crowd erupted in elation when their favorite team scored the winning goal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with elation
Creation , Nation , Vacation

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Variants

List of all variants of elation that leads to same result
elation , elations

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Etymology

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From Old French 'elacion' meaning 'raising up' or 'exaltation'.

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Trivia

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1. Elation is the opposite feeling to depression.

2. Elation is often used to describe the feeling of being 'on cloud nine'.

3. The word 'elation' has been used in literature since the 1400s.

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Related Concepts

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1. Euphoria: A state of intense happiness and self-confidence. Euphoria is a stronger and more intense feeling than elation.

2. Jubilation: An expression of extreme happiness and joy, often in a group setting. Jubilation can be seen as a more vocal and outward expression of elation.

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Culture

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Elation is a common theme in literature and art, often used to depict moments of triumph, joy, or achievement. In music, elation is often expressed through upbeat tempos and major keys.

How to Memorize "elation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filled with happiness and joy, rising up into the sky. This balloon represents your feeling of elation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the feeling of elation with the color yellow and the sun. Think of how the sun makes you feel happy and warm.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym E-L-A-T-I-O-N to remember the meaning: Excitement, Laughter, Anticipation, Triumph, Inspiration, Overjoyed, Nirvana.

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