jubilation - Master This Word
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jubilation Word Meanings
- a great feeling of happiness and joy
- a celebration or expression of joyful excitement
- rejoicing or exultation
jubilation Example Sentences
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jubilation Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/dʒuːbɪˈleɪʃən/
US
/dʒuːbɪˈleɪʃən/
jubilation Word Etymology
The word 'jubilation' comes from Latin 'jubilationem' (joyful shouting), from 'jubilo' (to shout for joy). It passed through Old French before entering English. Imagine a joyous festival where people dance and shout with happiness, embodying jubilation.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Jubilation describes a powerful, public display of happiness. It goes beyond ordinary delight to express almost overwhelming joy, often shared with others. You might hear it in news reports about national celebrations, in sports victories, or at weddings and religious festivals where the crowd erupts in cheers. In everyday speech, people commonly say they are in a state of jubilation after good news, but the word remains formal and a touch ceremonial. It implies a collective or ceremonious tone, rather than a private, quiet happiness. When learners choose jubilation, they should pair it with a verb for expressing emotion or celebration, such as feel, erupt, or fill with.
Usage Reminders
- Be mindful of formality. Use jubilation mainly for public, ceremonial joy. Pair with verbs like feel, erupt, or fill with. Often found with phrases such as 'in a state of jubilation' or 'the crowd's jubilation'. Not a casual synonym for happiness. Works well in historical or sports contexts. Avoid overusing in everyday conversation.
Common Misconceptions
- It means everyday happiness or private joy.
- It is a casual synonym for joy or happiness.
- It can be used as a verb (to jubilate) in normal speech.
- It describes a minor or private celebration.
- It always refers to a recent personal event.
Thinking Differences
English often labels intense happiness as public celebration, so learners should note the ceremonial nuance and avoid using jubilation for small, private joys.
Learning Tips
- Note the formal tone; reserve for big celebrations
- Pair with dynamic verbs: feel, erupt, brim with
- Use with crowd/public contexts rather than private joy
- Think in terms of ceremony or spectacle
- Check collocations: jubilation of the crowd, jubilation spread
- Avoid using in casual daily conversations
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of 'jubilation'?
A.A state of extreme happiness
B.A form of exercise
C.A type of fruit
D.A type of fabric
Step 2: Usage
Choose the correct sentence using 'jubilation'.
A.The room was filled with jubilation as the students took their exam.
B.He expressed jubilation when he tripped on the sidewalk.
C.The crowd erupted in jubilation after their team won the championship.
D.She felt jubilation when she lost her favorite book.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'jubilation'?
A.Joy
B.Despair
C.Confusion
D.Fatigue
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'jubilation'?
A.Anxiety
B.Despair
C.Excitement
D.Celebration
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where 'jubilation' is appropriate?
A.There was jubilation throughout the streets as the city won the championship.
B.People feel jubilation when they hear bad news.
C.She found jubilation in her daily routine.
D.Many experience jubilation after a long day at work.
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