jubilant

the word 'jubilant' originates from the latin verb jubilare, meaning 'to shout for joy' or 'to call out', which itself is believed to be an onomatopoeic formation imitating a joyful cry. this root passed into late latin as jubilant-, the present participle stem of jubilare. entering english via french in the 17th century, the suffix '-ant' was appended, a common adjectival ending denoting a state or condition. thus, the literal sense of 'shouting for joy' evolved into the modern abstract meaning of being filled with exultant and triumphant happiness.

Structure: jubil (shout for joy) + ant (adjective suffix) jubil (from latin jubilare, meaning 'to shout for joy'); ant (a suffix of latin origin via french, forming adjectives meaning 'performing or being in a specified state').