elation

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English elacioun, from Old French elacion, from Latin ēlātiōnem, accusative singular of ēlātiō (“exaltation, elevation; pride, elation”), from ēlātus, perfect passive participle of efferō (“bring forth or out; raise; exalt”), from ē (“out of”), short form of ex, + ferō (“carry, bear”). === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -eɪʃən IPA(key): /ɪˈleɪʃən/, /iːˈleɪʃən/ Homophone: illation === Noun === elation (countable and uncountable, plural elations) An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism. A feeling of joy and pride. Synonyms: glee, mirth; see also Thesaurus:happiness (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). ==== Related terms ==== elate elated efferent ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === Oltenia, toenail