jumping for joy
Bounding with happiness
Jumping for joy describes exuberant celebration—the kind of happiness that makes you want to leap.
The phrase is usually figurative rather than literal: I wasn't exactly jumping for joy when I heard the news.
The negative or qualified form is more common than straightforward use, often understating disappointment or mixed feelings.
Intense triumphant joy
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- raptureOverwhelming ecstatic feeling
jubilation · glee · delight · thrilled · elated · exhilaration · happiness · beatitude
Springing into air
- boundingMoving by leaps
- bouncingSpringing back repeatedly
- hoppingLeaping in succession
- skippingRhythmic hopping locomotion
dancing · frolicking · prancing · springing · capering · gamboling · whooping · cheering
Lively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
zest · verve · vigor · pep · sparkle · sprightliness · buoyancy · ebullience
Defeating an opponent
- winningAchieving victory
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
breakthrough · milestone · conquest · champion · medal · podium · gold · glory
Festive event marking occasion
- good newsFavorable information received
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
proposal · acceptance letter · lottery win · reunion · homecoming · surprise · announcement · birth
elation
Intense triumphant joy
rapture · jubilation · glee · delight · thrilled · elated · exhilaration · happiness · beatitude · felicity
leaping
Springing into air
skipping · dancing · frolicking · prancing · springing · capering · gamboling · whooping · cheering · clapping
exuberance
Lively, unrestrained enthusiasm
- vivacityAnimated spirit or energy
- animationTechnique creating movement illusion
- effervescenceBubbling in liquid
liveliness · zest · verve · vigor · pep · sparkle · sprightliness · buoyancy · ebullience · spirited
victory
Defeating an opponent
- winningAchieving victory
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- successFavorable outcome attained
accomplishment · breakthrough · milestone · conquest · champion · medal · podium · gold · glory · overcome
celebration
Festive event marking occasion
- good newsFavorable information received
- promotionRank increase or publicity
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
graduation · proposal · acceptance letter · lottery win · reunion · homecoming · surprise · announcement · birth · wedding
jumping for joyheartbroken
Overwhelmed with grief
devastated · inconsolable · despondent · moping · miserable
jumping for joyrooted to the spot
Immobilized by shock
dragging one's feet · lying prostrate · listless · deflated · withdrawn
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