Exultant

/ɪɡˈzʌltənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Triumphantly happy; joyful as a result of a success or victory.

The team was exultant after winning the championship in a thrilling overtime.

Marked by great joy or jubilation.

She had an exultant expression on her face when she received the good news.

Feeling or expressing great happiness or triumph.

His exultant shout echoed through the halls as he celebrated his promotion.

Late Middle English: from Latin exultat- 'leapt up', from the verb exultare, from ex- 'out' + saltare 'to leap'.

exultant cheer

A loud expression of joy from a group of people.

exultant mood

A state of happiness filled with triumph.

exultant celebration

A joyous gathering or event celebrating success.

exult

To show or feel elation or jubilation.

exultation

A feeling of triumphant elation.

Over the moon

After winning the championship, she was over the moon and exultant.

On cloud nine

He was on cloud nine after receiving his promotion, feeling exultant.