jubilation

Ecstatic celebration feeling

Jubilation is a state of extreme joy and celebration, the kind that bursts out when something wonderful happens.

It suggests not just private happiness but expressive, often public rejoicing—cheering crowds, triumphant shouts, people literally jumping for joy.

There was jubilation in the streets when the war ended.

The word carries a sense of release, as if happiness has been building and finally spills over into visible celebration.

emotion

elation

Intense triumphant joy

glee · rapture · bliss · delight · happiness · mirth · joy · buoyancy · cheerfulness · radiance

celebration

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

  • applauseCollective hand-clapping approval
  • ovationExtended audience applause
  • toastHeated bread; glass-raising honor

parade · revelry · merrymaking · festivity · fanfare · confetti · fireworks · dancing · singing · champagne

expression

cheering

Vocal encouragement given

fist pump · tears of joy · laughter · whooping · embracing · high-fives · ululation · arms raised · jumping · clapping

triumph

victory

Defeating an opponent

glory · winning · champion · overcome · breakthrough · vindication · accomplishment · exaltation · crowning moment · underdog victory

Categories
Opposites
emotional state

jubilationdespair

Total absence of hope

grief · sorrow · misery · anguish · heartbreak

behavioral expression

jubilationlamentation

Passionate expression of grief

mourning · weeping · wailing · keening · sobbing

Family

jubilations

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G