elation vs high spirits

elation

noun
  • A feeling of joy and pride. 

  • A collineation that fixes all points on a line (called its axis) and all lines though a point on the axis (called its center). 

  • An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism. 

high spirits

noun
  • Joyous elation, joyfulness, joyousness. 

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