exult
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant: They exulted over their victory.
Obsolete. to leap, especially for joy.
Origin of exult
1Other words for exult
Other words from exult
- ex·ult·ing·ly, adverb
- self-ex·ult·ing, adjective
Words that may be confused with exult
- exalt, exult
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How to use exult in a sentence
Amidst agonies which cannot be conceived without horror, he deliberates, resolves, and even exults.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIII | John LordShe instantly exults with joy, and regards this sign as an assurance of the approaching return of her husband.
The Book of Curiosities | I. PlattsMillar exults and brags that two-thirds of the edition are already sold, and that he is now sure of success.
Life and Correspondence of David Hume, Volume II (of 2) | John Hill BurtonHis was the ecstasy of the writer of tragedies who exults in every new horror that he can inflict on his characters.
What Will People Say? | Rupert HughesDryden bounds and exults in his nervous vigour, like a strong steed broke loose.
British Dictionary definitions for exult
/ (ɪɡˈzʌlt) /
to be joyful or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success; rejoice
(often foll by over) to triumph (over); show or take delight in the defeat or discomfiture (of)
Origin of exult
1exult
Derived forms of exult
- exultation (ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən), noun
- exultingly, adverb
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