elation

Example Sentences

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He said there was "degree of elation" at seeing one and he watched it for 15 minutes before it flew off.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Life waxes and wanes between peace and tumult, elation and despair.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

She was a great listener and there for me—from elation to tears.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Accepting the possibility of disillusion as part of existence allows Amélie to endure sorrow and bask in moments of elation.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Thomas felt his elation wither, and he stepped back and turned toward the Hole.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner