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 exultation
elation, merriment, glory, rejoicing, joy, glee, jubilance, transport, satisfaction, jubilation, delight, happiness, triumph, crowing, gloatingExamples from the Web for exultation
Contemporary Examples of exultation
He remembered his exultation as the two brothers walked together among bluebells.
There are moments of exultation and frustration, of nail-biting anxiety, and the normal banter that characterizes any workplace.
No great roars of joy or exultation sounded off up and down the Mall.
Historical Examples of exultation
A note of exultation in his laugh, like that in a blackbird's call, alone proclaimed it.
VivietteWilliam J. Locke
Into his voice came a tone of exultation indescribably ghastly.
Within the LawMarvin Dana
Concerning Linda she could not resist a feeling of exultation.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
She had gone home with a feeling of uplift and exultation in her heart.
Her Father's DaughterGene Stratton-Porter
Mr Plornish could not conceal his exultation in her accomplishments as a linguist.
Little DorritCharles Dickens
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