exultation
[eg-zuhl-tey-shuh n, ek-suhl-]
noun
the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.
Also ex·ult·an·cy [ig-zuhl-tn-see] /ɪgˈzʌl tn si/, ex·ult·ance.
Origin of exultation
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Related Words for exultance
celebration, delight, elation, exultancy, happiness, jubilance, jubilation, rejoicing, triumph, revelingExamples from the Web for exultance
Historical Examples of exultance
But this was a slight vexation in the exultance of her mood.
The Cup of FuryRupert Hughes
Forbes felt no longer an exultance at falling in with these people.
What Will People Say?Rupert Hughes
They felt their bodies sway under the effects of acceleration and exultance filled them.
Wanted--7 Fearless Engineers!Warner Van Lorne
His chief sensation was one of utter loneliness, mingled with exultance at freedom.
The Rough RoadWilliam John Locke
There was an exultance about his bearing and a keenness like that of a hunting animal catching the fresh scent of game.
Moon-Face and Other StoriesJack London
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