Elation

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Origin

From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō ("exaltation, elevation; pride, elation"), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō ("bring forth or out; raise; exalt"), from ē ("out of"), short form of ex, + ferō ("carry, bear").

Full definition of elation

Noun

1. An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
2. A feeling of joy and pride

Anagrams

• Oltenia
• toenail