Definition

Feeling or showing great happiness and joy.

Example

The crowd was jubilant after their team won the championship.

Conversation

Did you see the kids at the park today?

Yes! They were so jubilant playing together.

It was nice to see them so happy, wasn't it?

Absolutely! Their joy is really contagious.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Jubilant → It is formed from "jubilare" (meaning to shout for joy) and the suffix "-ant" (indicating an agent or one who performs an action). The word "jubilant" describes someone who is expressing joy or exultation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is 'shouting for joy' ('jubilare') — that's why jubilant means feeling or showing great happiness.

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