Exult

/ɪɡˈzʌlt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; to rejoice greatly.

After winning the championship, the team exulted in their victory.

To be extremely joyful; to be elated.

She exulted at the news of her promotion.

To celebrate or rejoice with great enthusiasm.

The crowd exulted as their favorite band took the stage.

To express joy or triumph openly and exuberantly.

He couldn't help but exult in the moment when he received the award.

From Latin 'exultare', meaning 'to leap up, to rejoice'.

exult in

To take great pleasure or joy in something.

exultation

The act of exulting; a state of extreme happiness.

exultation

The state of being in high spirits; a triumphant feeling.

exulting

The act of showing or feeling triumphant joy.

To be on cloud nine

After hearing the news, she was exulted and was on cloud nine.

To party hard

After the big win, we exulted and partied hard all night.