Meaning & Definition of Exult in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To be extremely joyful and proud, often as a result of a significant achievement.

  Example Sentence: They exulted in their victory at the championship.

• Definition: To rejoice greatly; to celebrate with intense feelings of happiness.

  Example Sentence: She exulted in the news of her promotion.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• exult in: To take great pleasure or joy in something.
• exultation: The act of exulting; a state of extreme happiness.

Translations

• Spanish: exultar

• French: exulter

• German: jubeln

• Russian: ликовать

Related Words

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

• exulting: The act of showing or feeling triumphant joy.

Slang Meanings of exult

• Meaning: To be on cloud nine

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

• Meaning: To party hard

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