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What does elation mean?

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Noun
  1. An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism.
  2. A feeling of joy and pride.
  3. (geometry) A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center).
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I never knew it was possible to feel both elation and dread at the same time.
Once the initial elation of a happy event dies down, we quickly revert to type, moaning and groaning.
Her temporary relief and elation was immediately washed away when she lifted her head again and looked around.
We caught the shuttle back to Heathrow, and arrived back with our heads still dizzy with emotion, a mixture of elation and relief.
Taking off to places unknown, with your motorcycle for company and a feeling of elation can be a great experience.
Mood may be labile, shifting from depression to euphoria or elation to fear and panic.

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