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1. elation

noun. ['ɪˈleɪʃən'] a feeling of joy and pride.

Etymology

  • elacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • elacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Elation

  • deinstitutionalization
  • institutionalization
  • self-congratulation
  • antidiscrimination
  • telecommunication
  • nondiscrimination
  • misrepresentation
  • mischaracterization
  • internationalization
  • industrialization
  • decriminalization
  • transillumination
  • self-determination
  • renationalization
  • recapitalization
  • prestidigitation
  • misinterpretation
  • misidentification
  • miscommunication
  • experimentation
  • excommunication
  • disqualification
  • discontinuation
  • denationalization
  • decentralization
  • transplantation
  • singularization
  • self-perpetuation
  • securitization
  • reinterpretation

How do you pronounce elation?

Pronounce elation as ɪˈleɪʃən.

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2. elation

noun. ['ɪˈleɪʃən'] an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression.

Etymology

  • elacioun (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • elacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))