elation
gb/ɪlˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
C1
Anh
Các nghĩa
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Danh từ
C1
state
1
great happiness and excitement
a very happy and excited feeling
Mẫu sử dụng:
(a/an) elation (at/over) [something]; elation (that) [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Elation is usually uncountable in general statements (e.g., 'She felt elation'), but it can be countable when modified (e.g., 'a sudden elation').
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
dejection (A low, discouraged mood instead of a high one.)
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disappointment (Unhappy feeling when expectations are not met.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
emotions
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I felt elation when I passed the exam.
- There was elation in the room.
Danh từ
C1
state
2
proud excitement after achievement
very happy and proud because you succeeded
Mẫu sử dụng:
elation at [achievement/recognition]; elation about [result]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t use elation for calm satisfaction; it implies a strong, uplifting feeling.
Từ đồng nghĩa
triumph (Focuses more on the success itself than the feeling.)
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euphoria (Often stronger and can suggest an unrealistically high mood.)
Từ trái nghĩa
humiliation (Painful loss of pride rather than proud happiness.)
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frustration (Irritated disappointment instead of uplift after success.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
emotions
|work
|education
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He felt elation after he won.
- She couldn’t hide her elation.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
elation
IPA
GB/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪlˈeɪʃən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
ela - tion (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: elation
- Plural: elation
Họ từ
Core family
elated
adjective C1
Related words
elate
verb
elatedly
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
dejection
noun
dejected
adjective
Cách diễn đạt
a sense of elation
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
a feeling of elation
a strong happy feeling
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.