elation
gb/ɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
C1
English
eufória, diadalittasság
NOUN
C1
1
eufória
B2
Usage pattern:
(a/an) elation (at/over) [something]; elation (that) [clause]
She shouted in elation when she saw her name on the list.
Amikor meglátta a nevét a listán, örömében felkiáltott.
His elation faded once he realized how much work the new role would involve.
Az eufóriája alábbhagyott, amikor rájött, mennyi munkával jár majd az új szerepkör.
The team’s elation was obvious as they lifted the trophy.
Learner examples
I felt elation when I passed the exam.
Eufóriát éreztem, amikor átmentem a vizsgán.
There was elation in the room.
Euforikus hangulat volt a szobában.
Common mistake:
Elation is usually uncountable in general statements (e.g., 'She felt elation'), but it can be countable when modified (e.g., 'a sudden elation').
Meaning
great happiness and excitement
Collocations
feel elation
|a sense of elation
|sheer elation
|pure elation
|sudden elation
|momentary elation
|elation at the news
|elation over the result
|fill someone with elation
|a wave of elation
Synonyms
joy (More general and common than elation.)
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exhilaration (Suggests energized excitement as well as happiness.)
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delight (Often milder and more controlled than elation.)
Antonyms
dejection (A low, discouraged mood instead of a high one.)
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disappointment (Unhappy feeling when expectations are not met.)
Themes
emotions
|daily_life
Definition
a very happy and excited feeling
a strong feeling of happiness and excitement, often caused by good news or success
NOUN
C1
2
Usage pattern:
elation at [achievement/recognition]; elation about [result]
He tried to sound modest, but his elation at the promotion came through.
Próbált szerénynek hangzani, de az előléptetés miatti diadalittassága így is átütött.
Her elation at winning the scholarship quickly turned into nervousness about the move.
Az ösztöndíj elnyerése fölötti diadalittassága gyorsan idegességbe fordult át a költözés miatt.
To her elation, the judge praised her performance in front of everyone.
Learner examples
He felt elation after he won.
A győzelem után diadalittas öröm töltötte el.
She couldn’t hide her elation.
Nem tudta leplezni a diadalittasságát.
Common mistake:
Don’t use elation for calm satisfaction; it implies a strong, uplifting feeling.
Meaning
proud excitement after achievement
Collocations
elation at victory
|elation at being promoted
|elation at the announcement
|professional elation
|post-win elation
|brief elation
|share someone’s elation
|hide your elation
|temper your elation
|initial elation
Synonyms
triumph (Focuses more on the success itself than the feeling.)
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euphoria (Often stronger and can suggest an unrealistically high mood.)
Antonyms
humiliation (Painful loss of pride rather than proud happiness.)
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frustration (Irritated disappointment instead of uplift after success.)
Themes
emotions
|work
|education
Definition
very happy and proud because you succeeded
a feeling of excited happiness that includes pride, especially after achieving something important or being praised
Grammar
Dictionary form
elation
IPA
GB/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ela - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: elation
- Plural: elation
Word family
Core family
elated
adjective C1
Related words
elate
verb
elatedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dejection
noun
dejected
adjective
Expressions
a sense of elation
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a feeling of elation
a strong happy feeling
Examples
- She felt a sense of elation as she stepped onto the stage.
- There was a sense of elation in the office after the announcement.
- He described a sense of elation mixed with relief.
Learner examples
- I had a sense of elation.
a wave of elation
1/ə wˈeɪv əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sudden rush of happiness
a sudden very happy feeling
Examples
- A wave of elation hit her when she heard the result.
- He felt a wave of elation as the plane finally lifted off.
- A wave of elation swept over them when the doors opened.
Learner examples
- A wave of elation hit me.
in a state of elation
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
experiencing intense happiness
feeling extremely happy
Examples
- After the final whistle, the crowd was in a state of elation.
- She spent the evening in a state of elation after hearing the news.
- He arrived at work in a state of elation, convinced the deal was done.
Learner examples
- They were in a state of elation.
much to [someone]'s elation
1/mˈʌt͡ʃ tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
to someone’s great happiness
this made someone very happy
Examples
- Much to her elation, the offer came in the next morning.
- Much to their elation, the concert was extended for a second night.
- Much to my elation, I was assigned to the project I wanted.
Learner examples
- Much to my elation, I passed.
to [someone]'s elation
1/tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
causing someone great happiness
and this made someone very happy
Examples
- To his elation, the appeal was granted.
- The coach returned for another season, to the fans’ elation.
- To our elation, the missing files were backed up.
Learner examples
- To my elation, she said yes.
with (great) elation
1/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪt ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and excited
showing you are very happy
Examples
- She read the email with elation and called her parents immediately.
- He spoke with great elation about the results.
- They greeted the announcement with elation.
Learner examples
- He smiled with elation.