# jubilant

/ˈdʒubəɫənt/ (US) · /dʒˈuːbɪlənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jubilant
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

feeling very happy and excited because something good has happened, like winning a game or passing an exam.

For teachers: 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.

## Synonyms

overjoyed, thrilled, delighted, ecstatic, elated, joyful

## Antonyms

Sad, disappointed, miserable

## Usage notes

- Often follows linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem', or appears before nouns like 'crowd', 'mood', or 'celebration'.

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