elation
gb/ɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
C1
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
C1
state
1
great happiness and excitement
a very happy and excited feeling
Padron ng paggamit:
(a/an) elation (at/over) [something]; elation (that) [clause]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Elation is usually uncountable in general statements (e.g., 'She felt elation'), but it can be countable when modified (e.g., 'a sudden elation').
Mga kasingkahulugan
joy (More general and common than elation.)
|
exhilaration (Suggests energized excitement as well as happiness.)
|
delight (Often milder and more controlled than elation.)
Mga kasalungat
dejection (A low, discouraged mood instead of a high one.)
|
disappointment (Unhappy feeling when expectations are not met.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- I felt elation when I passed the exam.
- There was elation in the room.
Pangngalan
C1
state
2
proud excitement after achievement
very happy and proud because you succeeded
Padron ng paggamit:
elation at [achievement/recognition]; elation about [result]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Don’t use elation for calm satisfaction; it implies a strong, uplifting feeling.
Mga kasingkahulugan
triumph (Focuses more on the success itself than the feeling.)
|
euphoria (Often stronger and can suggest an unrealistically high mood.)
Mga kasalungat
humiliation (Painful loss of pride rather than proud happiness.)
|
frustration (Irritated disappointment instead of uplift after success.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
emotions
|work
|education
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He felt elation after he won.
- She couldn’t hide her elation.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
elation
IPA
GB/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
ela - tion (2 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: elation
- Plural: elation
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
elated
adjective C1
Related words
elate
verb
elatedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dejection
noun
dejected
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
a sense of elation
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a feeling of elation
a strong happy feeling
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.