jubilation
Jubilation (noun) means a loud, joyful celebration; a strong feeling of triumphant happiness. Example: “There was widespread jubilation in the streets after the team won the title.”
How to use jubilation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig, noisy joy — the kind of celebration that spills out into cheering and shouting.
Word forms
jubilations plural
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There was widespread _____ in the streets after the team won the title.
Etymology
From Latin iubilatio, "a shouting for joy."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jubilation” mean?
The word “jubilation” means a loud, joyful celebration; a strong feeling of triumphant happiness. In plain terms, big, noisy joy — the kind of celebration that spills out into cheering and shouting.
How do you pronounce “jubilation”?
“Jubilation” is pronounced joo-buhl-EH-ee-shuhn (/ˌd͡ʒuːbəlˈeiːʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “jubilation” in a sentence?
Here is “jubilation” used in a sentence: “There was widespread jubilation in the streets after the team won the title.”
What part of speech is “jubilation”?
“Jubilation” is a noun.
Where does the word “jubilation” come from?
The word “jubilation” comes from Latin. From Latin iubilatio, "a shouting for joy.".