Jubilant
/ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/noun
Feeling or expressing great joy, happiness, or triumph.
Did you know?The term 'jubilant' comes from the Latin 'jubilare', which was used in the context of joyful religious celebrations, often invoking divine favor.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*jeu-
“to shout or sing”
Latin
Latin
jubilare
“to shout for joy or rejoice”
Late Latin
Late Latin
jubilans
“rejoicing, joyful”
Old French
Old French
jubilant
“joyful, triumphant”
Middle English
Middle English
jubilant
“expressing joy or celebration”
Modern English
English
jubilant
“characterized by or expressing great joy”
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