adjective
jubilant
JOO-bih-luhnt
Jubilant (adjective) means feeling or showing great, open happiness, usually after a success. Example: “Jubilant supporters spilled onto the pitch at the final whistle.”
adjective
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Feeling or showing great, open happiness, usually after a success.
"Jubilant supporters spilled onto the pitch at the final whistle."
"She was jubilant when the results came through."
How to use jubilant
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely happy and showing it, usually because you have won or succeeded.
When to use it
Neutral; very common in news and sports reporting.
Memory tip
Journalists use 'jubilant scenes' as a set phrase for public celebration; it is a safe and idiomatic collocation.
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Common pairings
jubilant crowd
jubilant scenes
jubilant celebration
jubilant fans
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Etymology
From Latin jubilans, the present participle of jubilare, meaning to shout for joy.
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Rhymes for jubilant
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What is the difference between jubilant and happy?
Jubilant is far stronger and almost always follows a victory, escape or piece of very good news. It is also outward and noisy, whereas happiness can be quiet and ongoing.
Can a person be jubilant about something small?
It would sound overblown. Jubilant suits election wins, exam results, promotions and sporting triumphs — moments people celebrate openly rather than everyday contentment.
What is the meaning of jubilant?
"jubilant" (adjective) means feeling or showing great, open happiness, usually after a success.
What is another word for jubilant?
Other words for "jubilant" include elated, triumphant, exultant, overjoyed, rapturous, prideful.
