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jubilant, a.|ˈdʒuːbɪlənt|
[ad. L. jūbilānt-em, pr. pple. of jūbilāre to shout, raise a shout of joy: see jubil v.]
Making a joyful noise, rejoicing with songs and acclamations; now generally, Making demonstrations of joy, exultingly glad.
1667Milton P.L. vii. 564 The Planets in their station list'ning stood, While the bright Pomp ascended Jubilant. c1798Coleridge Sibyl Leaves, To Wordsworth 35 Amid a mighty nation jubilant. 1811W. R. Spencer Poems 39 All nature jubilant resounds thy praise. 1887Spectator 25 June 859/2 At this Jubilee-time..by busy and jubilant England.
b. Expressing or manifesting joy.
1784Bp. Horne Disc. Ch. Mus. Wks. 1818 IV. 16 Notes of joy, exulting and jubilant. 1859Kingsley Misc. (1860) I. 152 Bursting into a jubilant canter. |