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Jubilant definition

jo͝obə-lənt
Joyful and triumphant; elated; rejoicing.
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Exultingly joyful.
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The definition of jubilant is showing great joy or happiness.

An example of jubilant is a crowd celebrating Christmas together at their local church.

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Expressing joy.
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In a state of elation.
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Origin of jubilant

  • Latin iūbilāns iūbilant- present participle of iūbilāre to raise a shout of joy

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Jubilant Sentence Examples

  • The boy was jubilant to be with a dad he loved and away from an overly strict mom.

  • Papa Quinn, Howie and my wife and I were exhausted but jubilant.

  • The flight crews returned jubilant that their missions had been successful.

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