exult
Origin of exult
OTHER WORDS FROM exult
ex·ult·ing·ly, adverbself-ex·ult·ing, adjectiveWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH exult
exalt, exultWords nearby exult
MORE ABOUT EXULT
What does exult mean?
Exult means to express or experience triumph or happiness, as in The gambler always exults after winning the big jackpot.
Exult can be confused for the similarly spelled word exalt. Exalt has several meanings, including to elevate in rank, power or quality and to praise.
Example: Your project winning a national contest is something to exult about!
Where does exult come from?
The first records of exult come from around 1560. It comes from the Latin ex(s)ultāre meaning “to leap up.” A person who is exulting is figuratively jumping for joy.
Exult is not a common word and less likely to be used than words with similar meanings, such as rejoice, cheer, or celebrate. When used, exult refers only to positive feelings and reactions, not negative ones such as sadness, anger, or fear.
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What are some other forms related to exult?
- exultingly (adverb)
- self-exulting (adjective)
- exultant (adjective)
- exultation (noun)
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How is exult used in real life?
Exult is not a commonly used word. It more often appears in quotes of religious texts or is misused for the word exalt.
'O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring: pic.twitter.com/UwlaXNeRud— Blacklanderz® (@Blacklanderz) May 31, 2021
Word of the day is exulted. I'm exulted over the lakers victory yesterday
— alallday (@AlAllDay) May 28, 2009
We saw it at King's Cross "pop up" theatre on the 1st anniversary of DB's death. I found that I was more moved by it rather than exulted by it. Glad to have been there.
— Eric McBride (@EricMcBride4) May 28, 2021
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Is exult used correctly in the following sentence?
The proud coach exulted over the gymnast’s gold medal.