jubilant
adjective
ju·bi·lant
ˈjü-bə-lənt 
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
the jubilant winner
jubilantly
adverb
Examples of jubilant in a Sentence
the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd
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All of which sent the sellout crowd into jubilant celebrations, some jumping, others breaking out World Cup chants.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cape Verde has captured the attention of its diaspora during a historic World Cup run, drawing jubilant crowds in Brockton after matches.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Amid the jubilant march estimated by the Royal Dutch Football Association to have drawn 22,000 participants, Kramer enjoyed what might be considered a revelation.
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Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
While Haiti didn’t win its match against Morocco, fans were jubilant about being able to cheer on their team, which defied the odds to play in its first World Cup stint since the ’70s.
—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Cape Verde has captured the attention of its diaspora during a historic World Cup run, drawing jubilant crowds in Brockton after matches.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Amid the jubilant march estimated by the Royal Dutch Football Association to have drawn 22,000 participants, Kramer enjoyed what might be considered a revelation.
—
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2026
While Haiti didn’t win its match against Morocco, fans were jubilant about being able to cheer on their team, which defied the odds to play in its first World Cup stint since the ’70s.
—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for jubilant
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jubilant
adjective
ju·bi·lant
ˈjü-bə-lənt
: feeling or expressing great joy : exultant
jubilant teammates celebrating their victory
jubilantly
adverb
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