incandescent-elation
/ˌɪn.kænˈdɛs.ənt ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ IELTSAcademic
noun
Very strong joy or excitement that seems to shine or glow. It is a poetic or literary phrase, not a common everyday word.
- Her face showed incandescent elation.
- They felt incandescent elation after the victory.
Adinary Nuance
Use incandescent elation when you want a vivid, poetic image of joy that feels almost glowing. It is stronger and more literary than happiness or joy, and more dramatic than excitement. Writers may choose it when simple words feel too plain.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- niềm vui rực rỡ
- Spanish
- júbilo intenso
- Chinese
- 炽热的喜悦
- Japanese
- 燃えるような喜び
- Korean
- 타오르는 기쁨
Etymology
This phrase combines Latin-based "incandescent," from "incandescere" meaning "to glow," with "elation," from Latin "elatus" meaning "lifted up." It is used in modern English as a vivid, literary expression.
Common phrases
in incandescent elationa look of incandescent elationfeel incandescent elation
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Frequently asked questions
- Is incandescent elation common in everyday English?
- No. It is rare and literary. Most speakers would say "great happiness" or "joy."
- Is it formal or informal?
- It is more formal and poetic. It sounds best in writing, speeches, or creative descriptions.
- How is it different from happiness?
- Happiness is general and everyday. Incandescent elation suggests a brighter, stronger, more dramatic joy.