noun
jubilation
joo-buhl-EH-ee-shuhn
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.”
noun
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A loud, joyful celebration; a strong feeling of triumphant happiness.
"There was widespread jubilation in the streets after the team won the title."
"Her promotion was met with jubilation from her whole department."
How to use jubilation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig, noisy joy — the kind of celebration that spills out into cheering and shouting.
Common pairings
scenes of jubilation
widespread jubilation
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Word forms
- Plural
- jubilations
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Etymology
From Latin iubilatio, "a shouting for joy."
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Rhymes for jubilation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.".
