elation
Example Sentences
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This match took fans on an emotional rollercoaster - from hope, to belief, to outright elation... before anger and finally anguish.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
The scenes in Kyiv contrasted with elation to the north, where 205 Ukrainian soldiers were freed in the latest POW exchange with Moscow.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
When a panel of expert judges announced its pick for “Best Bagel,” the crowd erupted with a mix of elation and disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Planning permission has now been granted and Harrison said he felt "absolute elation" getting approval to move forward, and they "came back and opened a bottle of Champagne with the staff" to celebrate.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Her earlier elation has evaporated, and she's jittery, the way she is before a battle she thinks she won't win.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Vocabulary lists containing elation
Emotions on Display
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"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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