ELATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ELATION?

Need another word that means the same as “elation”? Find 8 synonyms and 30 related words for “elation” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Elation” are: high spirits, lightness, happiness, exhilaration, joy, joyousness, delight, glee

Elation as a Noun

Definitions of "Elation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “elation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Great happiness and exhilaration.
• A feeling of joy and pride.
• An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression.

Synonyms of "Elation" as a noun (8 Words)

delight	Something or someone that provides a source of happiness. His delight to see her was obvious to all.
exhilaration	The feeling of lively and cheerful joy. They felt the exhilaration of victory.
glee	A song for men’s voices in three or more parts, usually unaccompanied, of a type popular especially c.1750–1830. His face lit up with impish glee.
happiness	The state of being happy. She struggled to find happiness in her life.
high spirits	A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12.
joy	A thing that causes joy. The joys of country living.
joyousness	The emotion of great happiness.
lightness	The trait of being lighthearted and frivolous. The lightness of my skin.

Usage Examples of "Elation" as a noun

• Richard's elation at regaining his health was short-lived.

Associations of "Elation" (30 Words)

acclaim	Enthusiastic approval. The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success.
acclamation	Loud and enthusiastic approval. The tackle brought the supporters to their feet in acclamation.
admire	Look at with admiration. I admire your courage.
adulatory	Excessively praising or admiring. The tone here is adulatory and uncritical.
applaud	Show approval or praise by clapping. The crowd whistled and applauded.
applause	Approval or praise expressed by clapping. They gave him a round of applause.
cajolery	Coaxing or flattery intended to persuade someone to do something. She uses cajolery deception and manipulation to get what she wants.
cheer	Spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts. Everybody cheered the birthday boy.
commend	Present as suitable for approval or acceptance recommend. His paintings commend him to the artistic world.
commendable	In an admirable manner. He showed commendable restraint.
commendation	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement. The book gives commendations for initiative.
congratulate	Pride or congratulate oneself for an achievement. The operators are to be congratulated for the service that they provide.
congratulation	The action of expressing congratulations. Congratulations on a job well done.
creditable	Worthy of often limited commendation. The student s effort on the essay though not outstanding was creditable.
deify	Worship or regard as a god. These young men deify financial success.
ebullient	Joyously unrestrained. Misted and ebullient seas.
encouragement	The act of trying to stimulate the development of an activity, state, or belief. The encouragement of foreign investment.
enthusiastically	With enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner. The audience applauded enthusiastically.
eulogistic	Formally expressing praise.
extol	Praise enthusiastically. Extol the virtues of one s children.
exuberant	Joyously unrestrained. A noisy bunch of exuberant youngsters.
flatter	Praise somewhat dishonestly. The final scoreline flattered England.
gutsy	Having or showing courage, determination, and spirit. A gutsy red wine.
joy	Feel happiness or joy. Tears of joy.
kudos	Compliments or congratulations. Kudos to everyone who put the event together.
laud	Praise (a person or their achievements) highly. The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier.
laudatory	Full of or giving praise. Enthusiastic and laudatory articles.
panegyric	Formally expressing praise. A panegyric on the pleasures of malt whisky.
praise	Express warm approval or admiration of. The parents praised their children for their academic performance.
tout	One who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack. She was touted as a potential Prime Minister.