exult
verb (used without object)
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant.
had exulted
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past perfectof exult.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In the fourth movement, a trumpeter handled long, exposed lines with grace, right after the entire orchestra had exulted in some loud tutti-chord thrashing.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 3, 2016
In 1943, after the victory in North Africa, he had exulted: "One continent redeemed."
From Time Magazine Archive
In Wilmington next day he had exulted: "I never felt better in my life."
From Time Magazine Archive
It was through his vigilance that Stephen had more than once been brought to justice and in the punishment that followed Havens had exulted without restraint.
From Steve and the Steam Engine by A. O. (Arthur O.) Scott
What! were these the things in which he had exulted?
From Trevethlan: (Vol 2 of 3) A Cornish Story. by William Davy Watson
