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jubilant

adjective ju·bi·lant \ˈjü-bə-lənt\

: feeling or expressing great joy : very happy

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— ju·bi·lant·ly adverb

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Synonyms: cock-a-hoop, crank [chiefly dialect], crowing, exulting, glorying, exultant, prideful, proud, rejoicing, triumphant

JUBILANT Defined for Kids

adjective ju·bi·lant \ˈjü-bə-lənt\

: expressing great joy especially with shouting : noisily happy <The hero was greeted by a jubilant crowd.>

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