elation

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
  2. noun a feeling of joy and pride

Etymology

From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”).

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