jubilant
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “jubilant” mean?
adjective.feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in passages related to celebrations, achievements, or moments of success. It emphasizes a sense of exuberant joy that goes beyond simple happiness, contrasting with words like "content" or "pleased," which suggest a more subdued or moderate emotional state.
Common Confusions
Jubilant implies an intense and exuberant joy, while cheerful usually suggests a more moderate and consistent level of happiness.
Do not choose jubilant if the context emphasizes sadness or defeat rather than feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Example Sentences
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The team was jubilant after winning the championship in overtime.