Term: jubilation





jubilation (noun) /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Similar to: joy; triumph; celebration; elation Definition: a feeling of great happiness and triumph; the act of celebrating a major success or victory. Translation: līksme, gaviļas, liela jautrība Examples: “There were scenes of wild jubilation in the streets when the home team won the world cup.” “The news of the peace treaty was met with widespread jubilation.” “After years of hard work, the students felt a sense of pure jubilation at their graduation.”

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
jubilation (noun)
1.
an act of rejoicing the state of being - jubilant
2.
an expression of great joy
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