elation
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
- (countable, uncountable) A feeling of joy and pride.
- (countable, uncountable) A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
Synonyms
spunk
great joy
mood elevation
Translations
allégresse
euforia
euforia
euforia
ēlātiō
opgetogenheid
Stolz
χαράFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ɪˈleɪʃən/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).
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