jubilate

/ˈdʒuːbɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or feel great joy or triumph, typically in a loud and celebratory manner

“The crowd began to jubilate when their team scored the winning goal.”

2. verb (transitive)

to cause someone to express or feel great joy or triumph

“The news of her engagement caused her parents to jubilate.”

3. noun

an expression of joyful triumph or celebration

“The team’s jubilate was heard throughout the stadium.”

4. verb (intransitive)

to express joyful triumph or celebration, typically in a loud and celebratory manner

“The crowd jubilated at the end of the concert.”

Synonyms

  • celebrate
  • gloat
  • rejoice
  • triumph

Antonyms

  • despair
  • grieve
  • lament
  • mourn