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Jubilation

Joo-buh-LAY-shuhn

/ˌdʒuːbʌˈleɪʃʌn/

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Syllable breakdown

jubilation

Dictionary meaning

The utterance of sounds expressing great joy.

Examples

  • The jubilation was heard a block away.
  • We are hosting a jubilation to celebrate the birth of our first child.

Synonyms: rejoicing

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