jubilant
Say it: JOO-bih-lunt /ˈdʒubələnt/ · adjective
What “jubilant” means
Showing great happiness, especially after a victory.
More precisely: Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Example: “Jubilant fans poured into the streets after the final whistle.”
When to use it
Use it for openly celebrating a victory or success. It is common in reports and more expressive than happy.
Memory trick
Latin jubilare means to shout for joy: picture a loud victory cheer.
Similar words
triumphant, exultant, overjoyed
Where it comes from
From Latin jubilare, "to shout for joy."
Quick check
After winning the school debate, your teammates cheer, punch the air and dance together. How would you describe them?
complacent or jubilant?
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jubilant
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