elation Meaning & Definition
-eɪʃən
What Does Elation Mean?
Elation is used as a noun meaning An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism. It is also used to mean A feeling of joy and pride.
Quick Facts About Elation
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-eɪʃən/ |
| Synonyms | high spirits |
| Antonyms | depression |
| Plural | elations |
Elation Definition (Noun)
- An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
- A feeling of joy and pride.
- A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
Synonyms of Elation
high spirits
Elation synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Elation
Word Forms & Grammar
elation (countable and uncountable, plural elations)
Words That Rhyme With Elation
trepidationindignationexhilarationvenerationcondemnationgratificationinclinationaspirationdesolationaffirmationruminationexasperationtransformationprevaricationanticipationdeterminationmanifestationalienationamalgamationdemarcationfixationconsolationinfatuationimplicationadulationconflagrationfoundationcongregationdevastationaberration
Origin of Elation
From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).
Frequently Asked Questions About Elation
What part of speech is elation?
Elation is a noun.
What is another word for elation?
Words with a similar meaning to elation include high spirits. See the full list of elation synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of elation?
The opposite of elation is depression.
What is the plural of elation?
The plural of elation is elations.