JUBILATION Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

jubilation

noun

Definition of jubilation

as in joyfulness

an elated, joyful feeling or an expression of such a feeling The team's victory was the cause of great jubilation. the jubilation of the crowd

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of jubilation Within moments, the jubilation of Adames’ 18th home run of the season was wiped away. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 During the episode, Maxwell shared his jubilation that the star got her prized jewelry back and that their business deal survived the ordeal. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 After Argentina won in additional playing time, there was none of the usual jubilation. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 That national outpouring of jubilation commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jubilation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilation

Noun

Gus Birney, Shulman’s real-life daughter, brings an ineffable lightness to Sarah Nell, the joyfulness and sweetness of the portrayal all the more wondrous before of all the darkness that surrounds it.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Beyond the absurdly catchy music and the rom-com story, part of the show’s joyfulness comes from its colorful costumes and beachy aesthetic.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of joyfulness

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

The next day, JT showed a snippet of his viral cameo that had everyone and their mother throwing up their phones in glee.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
Other, less cartoonish responses have lingered on Cambridge’s comparable glee in brandishing Arday in the first place.

— Lauren Michele Jackson, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Persistent cheers emanated from outside the locker room, where kids flanked the ramp to see the Ravens take the practice field.

— Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheer

Browse Nearby Words

jubilating

jubilation

jubilations

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Jubilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of jubilation

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

conscientious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes