Synonyms for elation
ɪˈleɪ ʃənela·tion

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1. elation

   Synonyms:
   anticipation, assurance, cheer, confidence, courage, encouragement, expectancy, expectation, hope, hopefulness, trust

   Antonyms:
   despair, desperation, despondency, discouragement, hopelessness

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1. elationnoun

   an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression

   Synonyms:
   high spirits, lightness

   Antonyms:
   depression

2. elation, high spirits, lightnessnoun

   a feeling of joy and pride

   Synonyms:
   weightlessness, lightsomeness, high spirits, legerity, agility, light, nimbleness, lightness

   Antonyms:
   depression

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1. • Psychological State

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1. optimism, happiness.

   your always looking on the bright side of things if your elated.

   Submitted by rinat on August 20, 2019  

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1. elationnoun

   Synonyms:
   exultation, elevation, exaltation, pride, high spirits

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1. List of paraphrases for "elation":

   exaltation, euphoria, exhilaration, excitement

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1. Dawson White:

   It was total elation because Gasteranthus extinctus is a symbol of these unique forests.

2. Bob Goalby:

   The presentation ceremony was n’t what it could have been, i sat next to Roberto and did what I could to console him. There’s video of me patting him on the leg. I felt no elation, nothing like you ’d expect from winning the biggest tournament of your life. It was awkward. It was tragic for Roberto, but it was equally unfortunate for me.

3. Brahm Wachter:

   It’s actually crazy pervasive, this image, he had so much passion and if you really look around this exhibit, you’ll see this image that’s associated with him – grabbing his shirt, in kind of elation, and it’s become so iconic.

4. Socrates:

   Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs; therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity, or undue depression in adversity.

5. Brahm Wachter:

   He had so much passion and if you really look around this exhibit, you’ll see this image that’s associated with him – grabbing his shirt, in kind of elation, and it’s become so iconic.