Basic Details
Word: Jubilant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very happy and full of joy.
Synonyms: Elated, joyful, overjoyed, delighted
Antonyms: Sad, gloomy, unhappy, sorrowful
Idioms and Phrases
- Jump for joy: To be extremely happy or excited. Example: "When she heard she had won the competition, she jumped for joy."
- On cloud nine: To be in a state of perfect happiness. Example: "After getting their exam results, the students were on cloud nine."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The jubilant crowd cheered loudly as their team won the championship.
Example 2: She felt jubilant when she saw her family after a long time apart.
Example 3: His jubilant laughter filled the room, making everyone around him smile.
Fun Fact
The word "jubilant" comes from the Latin word "jubilare," which means "to shout for joy." This shows how the feeling of joy can express itself loudly and happily!
Famous Quote
"Joy is not in things; it is in us." Richard Wagner
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "jubilant" mean?
a) Sad and gloomy
b) Very happy and full of joy
c) Confused and lost
d) Tired and sleepy
Answer: b) Very happy and full of joy
2. Which of these is a synonym of "jubilant"?
a) Sad
b) Overjoyed
c) Angry
d) Tired
Answer: b) Overjoyed
3. Which word is an antonym of "jubilant"?
a) Excited
b) Joyful
c) Unhappy
d) Elated
Answer: c) Unhappy
4. Which sentence uses "jubilant" correctly?
a) The jubilant students celebrated their success with a party.
b) The jubilant car drove very fast on the road.
c) She felt jubilant when it rained yesterday.
d) The jubilant book was very interesting to read.
Answer: a) The jubilant students celebrated their success with a party.
5. What does "on cloud nine" mean?
a) Feeling sleepy
b) Feeling perfect happiness
c) Feeling sad
d) Feeling hungry
Answer: b) Feeling perfect happiness
