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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
1
: the quality or state of being elated
2
: pathological euphoria
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Examples of elation in a Sentence
most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of elation was
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“Elation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/elation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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elation
noun
ela·tion
i-ˈlā-shən
: the quality or state of being elated
Medical Definition
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