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Plural
elations
1
a feeling of joyful pride or high spirits
- She felt a surge of elation after hearing the good news.
- The team celebrated in a state of pure elation.
- His elation was evident in the wide smile on his face.
- They were filled with elation after winning the championship.
- The pilot's safe landing brought elation to everyone on board.
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2
a heightened mood marked by pride, optimism, and freedom from depression
- Mood charts recorded cycles of elation alternating with depression.
- Elation is a common symptom in certain manic states.
- The psychiatrist noted a period of elation preceding the relapse.
- After therapy, he experienced steady elation and renewed motivation.
- The drug induced a brief but intense elation.
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