What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
elated
Example
She was elated when she found out she got the job. [elated: adjective]
Example
Winning the championship left the team feeling elated. [elated: verb]
jubilant
Example
The crowd was jubilant when their team won the game. [jubilant: adjective]
Example
The students were jubilantly celebrating their graduation. [jubilantly: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Elated is more commonly used than jubilant in everyday language. Elated is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while jubilant is less common and typically used in more formal or celebratory contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between elated and jubilant?
Jubilant is typically associated with a more formal or celebratory tone, while elated is more versatile and can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
