elation
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ʃən noun
a feeling or state of great joy or pride; exultant gladness; high spirits.
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| joyfulness or exaltation of spirit, as from success, pleasure, or relief; high spirits | |
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Elation
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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elation
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Example sentences
The elation drained away as he walked back, tripping over dangling sleeves like a honeymooner in an old-fashioned farce.
My elation at this great revelation was short-lived.
Although elation often follows overwhelming military victories, it rarely is warranted.
We were high on this idea for the rest of the evening, and the elation continued for days.
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