jubilant
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- jubilance noun
- jubilancy noun
- jubilantly adverb
- unjubilant adjective
- unjubilantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of jubilant
First recorded in 1660–70; from Latin jūbilant-, stem of jūbilāns “shouting,” present participle of jūbilāre “to shout, whoop”
Example Sentences
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No wonder Arteta joined his players on the pitch after the final whistle for a raucous celebration in front of the jubilant Arsenal fans.
From Barron's
It did the job and the hosts celebrated wildly at the end with their jubilant fans at Montilivi, as Flick demanded explanations from the referee.
From Barron's
“Everyone make some noise,” the jubilant Johnson told the roomful of reporters afterward.
From Los Angeles Times
That followed a jubilant ending to the athlete's parade, with the Italy team the last to be brought out to huge cheers in all four locations.
From BBC
On the day Epstein is released from jail, in July 2009, the two friends appear to have been in a jubilant mood.
From BBC
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