- elation - an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
--1 is a kind of psychological state, mental state
Antonyms: depression
--1 has particulars:bliss, blissfulness, cloud nine, seventh heaven, walking on air; high; high Derived form: verb elate1 - elation, high spirits - a feeling of joy and pride
--2 is a kind of joy, joyousness, joyfulness
--2 has particulars: euphoriaDerived form: verb elate1