Feeling extremely happy, excited, and triumphant about something. It describes a high-energy positive emotion often resulting from success or good news.
From Latin 'elatus', past participle of 'efferre' meaning 'to lift up' or 'carry away'. The metaphor of being 'elevated' by joy has persisted since the word entered English in the 17th century.
Elation triggers a dopamine flood that literally makes us feel 'high'! This neurochemical rush explains why we describe elated people as being 'on cloud nine' - the sensation genuinely mimics physical elevation.
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