English Explanatory Dictionary

elation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
  2. A feeling of joy and pride.
  3. A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).

Pronunciation

/ɪˈleɪʃən/ /iːˈleɪʃən/ En-us-elation.oga

Word forms

elation elations

Etymology

From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).

Synonyms

glee mirth blitheness blithesomeness cheerfulness cheeriness contentness contentedness delight delightedness elatedness elation exuberance exuberantness felicity gaiety gayness gayfulness gladness gladsomeness gleefulness gleesomeness happiness high spirits hilarity jolliness jollity joviality jovialness joy joyfulness joyousness liss merriment merriness mirthfulness pleasedness

Related words

elate elated efferent
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