Other Word Forms
- exaltedly adverb
- exaltedness noun
- self-exalted adjective
- unexalted adjective
Etymology
Origin of exalted
Example Sentences
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Scotland are there and they have a chance to do what none of their exalted predecessors have done.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
His novel “Caleb Williams” introduces an embattled young hero, born poor and largely self-educated, who perceives justice in exalted terms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
His second title takes him a step closer to promotion to the exalted highest rank of yokozuna, a feat no European-born wrestler has ever achieved.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
“Now he’s king of the universe and has been moving in pretty exalted circles. How does he cope in that world?”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025
It was something to pull me out of my limited mortal ways and thrust me into a state of exalted wonder.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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