WordofTheDay.US

jubilant

/ˈd͡ʒuːbɪlənt/ adjective

Latin root: iubilans Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jubilant at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success.
    rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day
  2. Full of high-spirited delight.
    a joyful heart

Origin

From Latin iubilans ("shouting for joy").

From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)