elation
Giddy with triumph
Elation is a feeling of intense happiness and excitement, often following success or good news.
It suggests being lifted up emotionally—a buoyant, energized joy rather than quiet contentment: She felt a surge of elation when she got the acceptance letter.
The feeling is typically intense but temporary.
Perfect, serene felicity
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
rapture · overjoyed · delight · buoyancy · exultation · intoxication · thrill · giddiness
Joyful emotional state
- gladnessState of being pleased
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
- merrimentLighthearted fun together
contentment · pleasure · satisfaction · felicity · jollity · mirth · warmth · gratification
Surpassing usual limits
- nirvanaRelease from cyclical existence
- beatitudeSupreme spiritual happiness
- satoriSudden spiritual awakening
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
heavenly · sublime · exaltation · awakening · ananda · inner peace · moksha · grace
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- winningAchieving victory
glory · celebration · exultation · crowning moment · vindication · breakthrough · accomplishment · mastery
Source of creative impulse
- elevationHeight above reference point
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
renewal · invigoration · motivation · boost · heartened · uplifted · buoyed · revitalized
bliss
Perfect, serene felicity
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- jubilationIntense, expressive happiness
ecstasy · rapture · overjoyed · delight · buoyancy · exultation · intoxication · thrill · giddiness · walking on air
happiness
Joyful emotional state
- gladnessState of being pleased
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
merriment · contentment · pleasure · satisfaction · felicity · jollity · mirth · warmth · gratification · enjoyment
transcendence
Surpassing usual limits
- nirvanaRelease from cyclical existence
- beatitudeSupreme spiritual happiness
- satoriSudden spiritual awakening
enlightenment · heavenly · sublime · exaltation · awakening · ananda · inner peace · moksha · grace · communion
victory
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
winning · glory · celebration · exultation · crowning moment · vindication · breakthrough · accomplishment · mastery · personal best
inspiration
Source of creative impulse
- elevationHeight above reference point
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
hope · renewal · invigoration · motivation · boost · heartened · uplifted · buoyed · revitalized · energized
- emotionsjoy, anger, fear, sadness, love
- feelingsemotion, feeling, pleasure, joy, anger
- good feelingshappy, joy, content, pleased, glad
- emotional changehealing, heartbreak, falling in love, grief, recovery
- emotional statesgrief, hope, despair, jealousy, trust
- excitementexcitement, enthusiasm, eagerness, exhilaration, thrill
elationdespair
Total absence of hope
depression · dejection · misery · despondency · anguish
elationdeflation
Sustained decrease in prices
crushing defeat · letdown · flatness · emotional collapse · torpor