jubilant meaning

UK US /ˈdʒubələnt/ 3 syllables

jubilant (adjective): joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success.

jubilant has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

jubilant as an adjective

  1. joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
    • rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
    • a triumphal success
    • a triumphant shout

    Synonyms: exultant, exulting, prideful, rejoicing, triumphal, triumphant

    Similar: elated

    Related forms: jubilancy, jubilate, jubilance

  2. full of high-spirited delight
    • a joyful heart

    Synonyms: elated, gleeful, joyful

    Similar: joyous

    Related forms: jubilancy, jubilate, jubilance

How to pronounce jubilant

jubilant is pronounced /ˈdʒubələnt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with JU · words ending in NT · 8-letter words

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