elation

The word “elation” has 3 syllables: e-la-tion

It's pronounced as /ɪˈleɪʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for elation?

In the thesaurus, “elation” has 57 synonyms and 29 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for elation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for elation

blessedness
bliss
blissfulness
buoyancy
buzz
charge
cheer
cheerfulness
cloud nine
delight
ecstasy
elatedness
enchantment
enthusiasm
euphoria
exaltation
excitement
exhilaration
exuberance
exultation
felicity
fervor
frenzy
gaiety
gayety
gladness
glee
gleefulness
happiness
heaven
high
high spirits
inspiration
intoxication
jollies
joy
joyfulness
joyousness
jubilance
jubilation
kick
kicks
lightheartedness
madness
paradise
passion
pleasure
rapture
reverie
rhapsody
seventh heaven
swoon
trance
transport
triumph
up
upper

Antonyms for elation

apathy
blues
boredom
dejection
depression
desolation
despair
despondency
disconsolateness
discouragement
disheartenment
dispiritedness
doldrums
downheartedness
dreariness
dumps
forlornness
gloom
gloominess
heartsickness
melancholy
misery
mopes
sadness
sorrow
unhappiness
upset
woe
wretchedness

Meanings of elation

noun
1. An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
2. A feeling of joy and pride.
3. A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).

Example Sentences

The team felt an overwhelming sense of elation after winning the championship.
Her elation was evident as she received the award on stage.
The children’s elation was contagious when they saw the surprise party.
He couldn't hide his elation when he heard the good news.
The room was filled with elation as the couple announced their engagement.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to elation, such as: apathy, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, blues, boredom, buoyancy.

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