jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
The news was greeted with jubilation.
2
: an expression of great joy
The jubilations of the garrison were short-lived.—
C. R. Low
C. R. LowExamples of jubilation in a Sentence
the jubilation of the crowd
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ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
There was a wide range of emotions — from jubilation to heartwarming moments.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2026
UConn’s 19-point comeback was complete as the Huskies’ bench jumped in jubilation.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The other featured a comeback that saw hopelessness turn into jubilation.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
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“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jubilation. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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jubilation
noun
ju·bi·la·tion
ˌjü-bə-ˈlā-shən
: an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
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