elation

/ɪˈleɪʃən/noun

A feeling of great happiness, pride, and excitement.

Example sentence

“She felt a rush of elation as she crossed the finish line.”

Names a spike of joy rather than a lasting state. Often paired with its cause: the elation of victory.

Related words

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