Word
jubilant
Phoneticsju·bi·lant, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒubəɫənt/
UK/dʒˈuːbɪlənt/
Definition
adj. feeling very happy and excited because something good has happened, like winning a game or passing an exam.
adj. Expressing or feeling great joy and triumph, especially after a victory or achievement. Often describes crowds, celebrations, or public moods.
Examples
“The jubilant fans cheer loudly after their team wins.”
“The jubilant students run into the hallway after learning their exams were cancelled for the week.”
“Jubilant voices filled the square long after the final whistle, strangers embracing as if years of quiet disappointment had lifted in a single evening.”
Examples
simple
“The jubilant fans cheer loudly after their team wins.”
contextual
“The jubilant students run into the hallway after learning their exams were cancelled for the week.”
complex
“Jubilant voices filled the square long after the final whistle, strangers embracing as if years of quiet disappointment had lifted in a single evening.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jubilant” in context.
Verb
01. become jubilant
“The whole stadium became jubilant when the winning goal was scored.”
verb + adj
02. feel jubilant
“We felt jubilant after hearing our team had reached the final.”
verb + adj
03. jubilant about result
“Students were jubilant about their exam results this morning.”
adj + prep + noun
04. jubilant after success
“The team was jubilant after success in the national final.”
adj + prep + noun
05. jubilant at news
“Everyone was jubilant at the news of her scholarship.”
adj + prep + noun
Adjective
06. absolutely jubilant
“The fans were absolutely jubilant after the final whistle blew.”
adv + adj
Noun
07. jubilant celebration
“The city held a jubilant celebration after the historic victory.”
adj + noun
08. a jubilant crowd cheered
“A jubilant crowd cheered as the winners stepped onto the stage.”
09. absolutely jubilant about results
“The students were absolutely jubilant about their final results.”
10. become jubilant after winning
“The fans became jubilant after winning the semi-final on penalties.”
11. greet with jubilant cheers
“The team was greeted with jubilant cheers at the airport.”
12. in jubilant mood
“The whole school was in jubilant mood after winning the competition.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem', or appears before nouns like 'crowd', 'mood', or 'celebration'.
Real-World Examples
“There have been jubilant scenes in Chile after an overwhelming majority voted in support of rewriting Chile's constitution, which dates to the military rule of Gen Augusto Pinochet.” Etymology
From Latin iubilans ("shouting for joy").
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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