exultation

[ eg-zuhl-tey-shuhn, ek-suhl- ]
/ ˌɛg zʌlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sʌl- /
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noun

the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.

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Also ex·ult·an·cy [ig-zuhl-tn-see], /ɪgˈzʌl tn si/, ex·ult·ance.

Origin of exultation

1375–1425; late Middle English <Latin ex(s)ultātiōn- (stem of ex(s)ultātiō), equivalent to ex(s)ultāt(us) (past participle of ex(s)ultāre to exult) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM exultation

non·ex·ul·ta·tion, nounself-ex·ul·ta·tion, noun

Words nearby exultation

exudative inflammation, exudative retinitis, exude, exult, exultant, exultation, exumbilication, exurb, exurban, exurbanite, exurbia
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Words related to exultation

elation, merriment, glory, rejoicing, joy, glee, jubilance, transport, satisfaction, jubilation, delight, happiness, triumph, crowing, joyousness, gloating, high spirits

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