exultation

American  

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

Also exultancy

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• nonexultation noun
• self-exultation noun

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

The American Psychological Association defines joy as “a feeling of extreme gladness, delight or exultation of the spirit arising from a sense of well-being and satisfaction.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the half-hour slow movement, harp and violins ascended melodic scales, allowing each step its magical, mystery share of exultation.

From Los Angeles Times

The exultation of Falla’s “Fire Dance” from “The Three-Cornered Hat” was tempered by a propulsive but darkly tinged last movement of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony.

From Los Angeles Times

But it certainly has an emotional through-line, one composed of equal parts anger, grief and exultation, specifically as these are expressed through Black bodies.

From New York Times

Alexa obeyed, and the uplifting ode to happiness from the Broadway classic “Oklahoma!” filled Swerlin’s home with exultation in honor of two lives well lived.

From Seattle Times