exult
verb (used without object)
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant.
has exulted
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present perfectof exult (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Other have noted that the abrasive approach Cummings has exulted in – and the accompanying lack of alliances outside of his closest circle – may have finally cost him.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 13, 2020
This year, the internet has exulted in “Christian girl autumn”, a meme building off the format of its better-known counterpart “hot girl summer”.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 23, 2019
As far back as anyone can remember, Duchamp has exulted in controversy.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Fine gait this little fellow has," exulted Fred, while cheers went up from the small boys.
From The High School Boys' Canoe Club by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"The more tired he has been, and the more his back ached, poor fellow," writes his wife, "the more he has exulted and been happy—no, nothing ever made him so happy before."
From Robert Browning by C. H. (Charles Harold) Herford
