elation
gb/ɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
C1
영어
의미
의미 0개
명사
C1
state
1
great happiness and excitement
a very happy and excited feeling
사용 패턴：
(a/an) elation (at/over) [something]; elation (that) [clause]
자주 하는 실수：
Elation is usually uncountable in general statements (e.g., 'She felt elation'), but it can be countable when modified (e.g., 'a sudden elation').
유의어
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.)
반의어
dejection (A low, discouraged mood instead of a high one.)
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disappointment (Unhappy feeling when expectations are not met.)
연어
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
주제
emotions
|daily_life
예문
- She shouted in elation when she saw her name on the list.
- His elation faded once he realized how much work the new role would involve.
- The team’s elation was obvious as they lifted the trophy.
학습자용 예문
- I felt elation when I passed the exam.
- There was elation in the room.
명사
C1
state
2
proud excitement after achievement
very happy and proud because you succeeded
사용 패턴：
elation at [achievement/recognition]; elation about [result]
자주 하는 실수：
Don’t use elation for calm satisfaction; it implies a strong, uplifting feeling.
유의어
triumph (Focuses more on the success itself than the feeling.)
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euphoria (Often stronger and can suggest an unrealistically high mood.)
반의어
humiliation (Painful loss of pride rather than proud happiness.)
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frustration (Irritated disappointment instead of uplift after success.)
연어
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
주제
emotions
|work
|education
예문
- He tried to sound modest, but his elation at the promotion came through.
- Her elation at winning the scholarship quickly turned into nervousness about the move.
- To her elation, the judge praised her performance in front of everyone.
학습자용 예문
- He felt elation after he won.
- She couldn’t hide her elation.
문법
기본형
elation
IPA
GB/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
음절 및 강세
ela - tion （2음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
활용형
Noun
- Base: elation
- Plural: elation
관련 단어
Core family
elated
adjective C1
Related words
elate
verb
elatedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dejection
noun
dejected
adjective
표현
a sense of elation
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a feeling of elation
a strong happy feeling
예문
- 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.
a wave of elation
1/ə wˈeɪv əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sudden rush of happiness
a sudden very happy feeling
예문
- 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.
in a state of elation
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
experiencing intense happiness
feeling extremely happy
예문
- 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.
much to [someone]'s elation
1/mˈʌt͡ʃ tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
to someone’s great happiness
this made someone very happy
예문
- 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.
to [someone]'s elation
1/tə sˈoʊmˈoʊnz ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
causing someone great happiness
and this made someone very happy
예문
- 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.
with (great) elation
1/wˈɪθ ɡɹˈeɪt ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
feeling very happy and excited
showing you are very happy
예문
- 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.