- Today's Word
Jubilithrill
[joo-buh-lee-thril]
Definition
- (noun) This electrifying term combines “jubilation,” the state of feeling extremely joyful and triumphant, with “thrill,” the intense feeling of excitement. It’s used to describe the thrilling rush of happiness and excitement that accompanies moments of jubilation.
Example
Imagine you’re at a stadium watching your favorite sports team win a championship game in the final seconds. The roar of the crowd and the sense of victory create an unforgettable experience. You might say, “Being part of that moment was pure Jubilithrill! The energy in the stadium was electric.”
Fun Fact
“Jubilation” has its origins in the Latin word “jubilare,” meaning “to shout for joy.” “Thrill” has a long history in English, initially related to the act of piercing something with a sharp object. “Jubilithrill” beautifully combines these concepts to encapsulate the euphoria of celebratory moments.
(noun) A profound transformation of mind and character; a fundamental change in one’s values, outlook, or way of life.
The diagnosis wasn’t a death sentence — for her it was a metanoia, a complete reorientation of everything she had previously decided mattered.
Metanoia derives from the Greek metanoia, meaning “change of mind,” built from meta- (“beyond” or “after”) and nous (“mind”). In classical Greek philosophy it described a shift in perspective so fundamental it altered the entire orientation of a person’s thinking. In early Christian theology it acquired the specific meaning of repentance — not merely feeling sorry but undergoing a complete transformation of character. Both meanings persist in modern usage, the secular and the spiritual versions of the word describing the same essential experience from different angles.