as in joyfulness
an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling
The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of jubilation
Amidst the post-game Georgetown jubilation, Keilty stayed grounded.
—
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
The jubilation Tucker might have expected to feel was tempered by sadness.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
This set the tone for what was to come on a night of jubilation for the current World Cup winners Argentina and despair for visiting Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The waves of emotions — from dejection to hope to numbness to jubilation (for him) and relief (for me) — are something neither of us will forget.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
The jubilation Tucker might have expected to feel was tempered by sadness.
—David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
This set the tone for what was to come on a night of jubilation for the current World Cup winners Argentina and despair for visiting Brazil.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for jubilation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation
Noun
-
But one that comes from excitement and joy and chasing each other around.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
-
When friendships are neglected, all the possibilities of friendship—the political possibilities, the possibilities for love, joy, and community—disappear as well.—
Priya Vulchi,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Another way of positioning this reaction is as an example of schadenfreude, a term used to explain taking glee in someone’s suffering—and that’s a key reason to explaining why some people are reacting to the stock market dip in this way.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
-
What’s causing this mockery and glee at misfortune?—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
There were cheers from many corners Monday at the ribbon cutting for the Towneplace Suites by Marriott, a 176-room extended stay hotel that’s definitely a standout building on West San Carlos Street.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
-
When Heupel was the first face to emerge from the buses, he was greeted with a raucous cheer as soon as his white sneakers touched the pavement.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In a close-up, her weary face begins to light up with happiness, a hope that this is only temporary, and she’ll be reunited with her mother soon.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
-
For me, happiness in the long run includes a family—hopefully with two or three daughters.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share