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elation

[/ɪˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: elations
euforia
1. a feeling of intense joy and pride; exultation
She felt a sense of elation when she won the competition.
Ela sentiu uma sensação de euforia quando ganhou a competição.
2. a state of high spirits and happiness
The team's elation was evident after their victory.
A euforia do time era evidente após sua vitória.
NYC Slang
over the moon, on cloud nine, hype
Synonyms
euphoriaexhilarationjoydelightecstasyjubilationexultation
Antonyms
depressiondespondencymelancholysadnessdespair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
euforia
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
alegria intensa
alternative descriptive phrase
Portugal
euforia
identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
exultação
more formal alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

on cloud nine
over the moon
walking on air
on top of the world
in seventh heaven
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