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jubilant


Pronunciation: /ˈjo͞obələnt
adjective
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Origin
mid 17th century (originally in the sense 'making a joyful noise'): from Latin jubilant- 'calling, hallooing', from the verb jubilare (see jubilate).

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The crowd is jubilant. Their beloved king is getting married. That it is his ninth marriage does not sway their emotion. Anything to have an heir.

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