1.
elation; uplift; heightening; upsurge
A rising or heightened state of spirits, morale, or enthusiasm. Also used for the deliberate raising of awareness or consciousness.
気分が高揚している。
My spirits are high.
勝利でチームの士気が高揚した。
The victory boosted the team's morale.
コンサートの会場は高揚感に包まれていた。
The concert venue was wrapped in a sense of elation.
高揚する functions as a suru-verb meaning "to rise" or "to be uplifted."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 気分が高揚する (spirits rise)
- 士気が高揚する (morale is boosted)
- 高揚感 (feeling of elation)
- ナショナリズムの高揚 (rise of nationalism)
- 意識の高揚 (heightening of awareness)
Not to be confused with the homophone 紅葉 (autumn leaves). 高揚 describes emotional or psychological elevation. A somewhat formal word, more commonly seen in writing than in casual speech.