exaltation
[ eg-zawl-tey-shuhn, ek-sawl- ]
/ ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl- /
noun
the act of exalting.
the state of being exalted.
elation of mind or feeling, sometimes abnormal or morbid in character; rapture: mystical exaltation; euphoric exaltation.
Chiefly British. a flight of larks.
Astrology. the sign of the zodiac in which the most positive influence of a planet is expressed (opposed to fall def. 51).
Chemistry. (formerly) the process of subliming.
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Origin of exaltation
SYNONYMS FOR exaltation
synonym study for exaltation
3. See ecstasy.
OTHER WORDS FROM exaltation
hy·per·ex·al·ta·tion, nounself-ex·al·ta·tion, nounsu·per·ex·al·ta·tion, nounWords nearby exaltation
exaggeration, exaggerative, exahertz, ex all, exalt, exaltation, exalted, exam, examen, examinant, examination
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exaltation
/ (ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən) /
noun
the act of exalting or state of being exalted
a feeling of intense well-being or exhilaration; elation; rapture
a flock of larks
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