a. [ad. L. jūbilānt-em, pr. pple. of jūbilāre to shout, raise a shout of joy: see JUBIL v.] Making a joyful noise, rejoicing with songs and acclamations; now generally, Making demonstrations of joy, exultingly glad.
1667. Milton, P. L., VII. 564. The Planets in their station list’ning stood, While the bright Pomp ascended Jubilant.
c. 1798. Coleridge, Sibyl Leaves, To Wordsworth, 35. Amid a mighty nation jubilant.
1811. W. R. Spencer, Poems, 39. All nature jubilant resounds thy praise.
1887. Spectator, 25 June, 859/2. At this Jubilee-time … by busy and jubilant England.
b. Expressing or manifesting joy.
1784. Bp. Horne, Disc. Ch. Mus., Wks. 1818, IV. 16. Notes of joy, exulting and jubilant.
1859. Kingsley, Misc. (1860), I. 152. Bursting into a jubilant canter.
