elations

noun

plural of elation
as in ecstasies
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion most people can't imagine the kind of elation that comes with winning a super lottery's grand prize, but they're dying to find out

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  1. ecstasies
  2. joys
  3. pleasures
Noun
  • But by the New York Times bestselling author and pop culture essayist’s own admission, no topic has loomed larger or longer in his mind than the ironies, ecstasies and singularity of American football.
    — Zack Ruskin, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Jan. 2026
Definition of ecstasies
Noun
  • Below, Charlie gives us the lowdown on the filming process behind Tony—the hardest locations to find, the best memories from shooting the film, and the joys of making friends on the job.
    — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • My goal is to help students rediscover the joys of food and the social and cultural richness of eating with other people.
    — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of joys
Noun
  • Pay attention to ordinary pleasures, like a warm bed on a cold night, a good cup of coffee, or a brightly colored bird outside the window.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Prepare for a generous helping of pleasures at the dim sum table.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of pleasures
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