Talking about Emotions: English Vocabulary List

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

"The bad news filled everyone with dismay."

"To my great dismay I realized that I had left my passport at home just as the agent asked for it."

the state of being unhappy and despairing

"A deep despondency settled over him after he lost his job."

"Despondency is a state of profound hopelessness and dejection"

a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

"The team sat in dejection after losing the big final match."

"Dejection is a lowness of spirits brought on by a specific disappointment or failure"

a state of extreme urgency, hopelessness, or despair

"In desperation he called for help."

"In a moment of desperation, she searched everywhere for her lost keys before the important meeting started."

a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

"She kept her composure even when everyone around her was panicking."

"Despite the chaos around him, he maintained his composure and spoke calmly."

a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

"The children stared in awe at the giant waterfall."

"Awe is a profound emotion of reverential wonder and respect"

the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, and excitement

"The puppy was full of exuberance and ran around the yard."

"Exuberance is a quality of overflowing energy and enthusiastic high spirits"

a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

"The bride had a radiance about her on her happy wedding day."

"The radiance of the full moon on the calm lake made the water look like it was covered with tiny sparkling diamonds."

a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

"The room was filled with laughter and mirth at the party."

"Mirth is a lighthearted amusement and gladness expressed through laughter"

a state of extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

"Her blissfulness came from inner peace."

"The blissfulness of the newlyweds was evident to everyone who saw them together."

a state of great joy, triumph, and celebration

"The jubilance of the crowd filled the streets after the victory."

"The jubilance in the stadium was incredible when the team scored the winning goal."

a feeling of joyful pride or high spirits

"She felt a surge of elation when she passed her final exam."

"His elation was obvious when he received the news of his promotion."

an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

"She felt pure ecstasy."

"The audience was in a state of pure ecstasy as the band played their most beloved song."

a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

"The couple lived in marital bliss."

"They spent their honeymoon in bliss on a beautiful tropical island."

a feeling of great joy, triumph, or satisfaction

"There was great jubilation when the peace treaty was finally signed."

"The streets were filled with jubilation after the team won the championship."

a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and invigoration

"The exhilaration of the fast ride made her laugh with joy."

"Exhilaration is a feeling of thrilling excitement and energetic euphoria"

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

"A wave of euphoria swept through the stadium after the goal."

"She felt a sudden rush of euphoria when she heard she had won the competition."

a feeling of being carried away by overwhelming emotion, often associated with deep love, happiness, or spiritual experiences

"He was in rapture."

"The pilgrims experienced a profound sense of rapture during their spiritual pilgrimage to the sacred site."

great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

"The children shouted with glee."

"The children shouted with glee when the teacher announced that there would be no homework that weekend."