jubilant
Translation
jubilant, exultant, triumphant
Examples
The jubilant crowd cheered for the winning team.
The jubilant crowd cheered for the winning team.
She was jubilant after hearing the good news.
She was jubilant after hearing the good news.
Grammar Patterns
((a jubilant)) ((noun)) to describe a noun as being full of joy. The jubilant crowd cheered loudly.
((sb.)) is jubilant ((about/at/over sth.)) to be very happy about something. She was jubilant over her exam results.
Similar Words
Synonyms: exultant, triumphant, joyful; Antonyms: despondent, sad
Etymology
From Latin 'iubilans', present participle of 'iubilare' ('to shout for joy').
Memory Tips
Think of a 'jubilee,' a special anniversary celebration, which is a time for being 'jubilant'.