jubilant

adjective

ˈjü-bə-lənt How to pronounce jubilant (audio)
Definition of jubilantnext
as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the nominee's jubilant acceptance speech before the cheering crowd

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Recent Examples of jubilant Equally jubilant and terrifying, his size brings both John and Jim Ross to this mythic quality. — Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Some are upbeat and jubilant; others are steady, practical and beneficial. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026 When it was all done, Messi and his jubilant teammates jumped up and down and sang their lungs out along with their passionate fans, who far outnumbered English fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 England was jubilant after taking down Mexico in their Round of 16 World Cup match on Sunday night, but a small slip-up amid a celebration after the 3-2 win may have cost them a player. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for jubilant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jubilant
  1. triumphant
  2. ecstatic
  3. proud
  4. exultant
Adjective
  • The Oscars love sprawling biopics, underdogs and triumphant stories in which seemingly insurmountable obstacles are eventually overcome.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • After the Sacramento Kings were caught for a shot-clock violation on the first possession of Monday’s preseason game, Luka Doncic raised his fists toward the Lakers bench with a triumphant grin to symbolize the successful start.
    — Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of triumphant
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  • There will be loud guitars, deep bass, some ecstatic rhythms and, yes, some silver tears will make an appearance!
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
  • At first, Gonsolin was ecstatic to step on the mound, and then, his competitive spirit began to sprout into confidence.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Adjective
  • Aduba will play Allegra Miller, a proud New Yorker fighting developers to keep her home and change her life forever.
    — Isabelle Farina, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Docking the Akira One for the last time, Nathan feels proud that his team kept it together despite being on the edge of collapse literally the entire time.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • But the real exhilarating and exultant joy is that of the chase — two very different men forced on the run.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • As the first episode begins, the exultant staffers arrive at work only to find out the office in mourning over the death of a beloved Softees salesman, whose problematic personal life will make the writing of the obit a nightmare of an assignment.
    — Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exultant

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“Jubilant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jubilant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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