Jubilant

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒuːbɪlənt/

Definitions

1. Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph, especially after a victory or success
2. Filled with exuberant happiness and celebratory elation over an achievement or favorable outcome
3. Marked by intense delight and triumphant rejoicing in response to success or good fortune

Etymology: "Jubilant" comes from Latin "iubilans," the present participle of "iubilare," meaning "to shout for joy." The Latin verb is tied to "iubilum," a wordless cry of delight, which gives the word its original sense of noisy, vocal celebration rather than quiet contentment. Someone who was jubilant was, at root, making a racket. That raucous origin is worth holding onto, because the English word still carries it. Jubilation has always implied an outburst, an expression of happiness that spills outward, which sets it apart from simpler words for being pleased. The Latin cry has been reshaped into a word for feeling that is loud, open, and hard to contain.

Synonyms: joyful, cheerful, elated, exuberant, delighted

Antonyms: sad, miserable, unhappy, dejected, discontented