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elation

American  
[ih-ley-shuhn] / ɪˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.

elation British  
/ ɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. joyfulness or exaltation of spirit, as from success, pleasure, or relief; high spirits

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Other Word Forms

  • self-elation noun

Etymology

Origin of elation

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English elacioun, from Anglo-French, from Latin ēlātiōn-, stem of ēlātiō “ceremonial carrying out, elevation, ecstasy”; equivalent to elate + -ion

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