exultant
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- exultance noun
- exultantly adverb
- nonexultant adjective
- nonexultantly adverb
- unexultant adjective
- unexultantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of exultant
1645–55; < Latin ex ( s ) ultant- (stem of ex ( s ) ultāns ), present participle of exultāre to exult; -ant
Example Sentences
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I interviewed both Europeans on that green and it was clear Fitzpatrick was desperate to celebrate with exultant visiting fans.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2025
Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025
On Wednesday, Niño again interjected in a lulled moment, urging everyone to engage in some exultant stretching.
From New York Times • Feb. 2, 2024
An exultant Milei signed his autograph on 500-peso bills, which are worth less than $1 in the black market, a reflection of how the local currency has depreciated over the past year.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023
Then in words of exultant joy she bade him welcome.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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