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Webster 1913 Edition


Elation

E-la′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
elatio
. See
Elate
.]
A lifting up by success; exaltation; inriation with pride of prosperity.
“Felt the elation of triumph.”
Sir W. Scott.

Webster 1828 Edition


Elation

ELA'TION

,
Noun.
An inflation or elevation of mind proceeding from self-approbation; self-esteem, vanity or pride, resulting from success. Hence, haughtiness;pride of prosperity.