hooray

Cry of triumph

Hooray, variously spelled, is a standard exclamation to express appreciation of a victory, gain, or advantage.

celebration

cheer

Joyfulness or encouragement

shout · yell · whoop · exclamation · ovation · bravo · congratulations · huzzah · rah · yippee

joy

happiness

Joyful emotional state

  • delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
  • gleeExuberant, often impish delight
  • jubilationIntense, expressive happiness

exuberance · elation · euphoria · ecstasy · bliss · rapture · thrill · excitement · exhilaration · merriment

festive

celebration

Festive event marking occasion

gala · jubilee · fiesta · revelry · parade · jamboree · fete · fanfare · confetti · streamers

victory

win

Achieve victory

conquest · champion · glory · medal · trophy · gold · title · laurels · accolade · podium

approval

endorsement

Formal expression of support

kudos · recognition · commendation · affirmation · validation · sanction · thumbs-up · blessing · nod · agreement

Categories
Opposites
emotional valence of exclamation

hoorayboo

Shout to startle or jeer

alas · ugh · oh no · aw · alack

audience response

hoorayboo

Shout to startle or jeer

hiss · jeer · catcall · raspberry · Bronx cheer

Phrases
Family

hoorays, hoorah, hoorahs

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G