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    Exaltation (en. Exaltation)

    /ɛɡ.zal.ta.sjɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of exalting, of raising something to a great degree.
    The exaltation of religious feelings can lead to extreme acts of devotion.
    L'exaltation des sentiments religieux peut mener à des actes de dévotion extrêmes.
    State of great emotional excitement.
    His exaltation after the victory was palpable.
    Son exaltation après la victoire était palpable.
    Feeling of greatness or spiritual elevation.
    Poetry can provoke artistic exaltation in the reader.
    La poésie peut provoquer une exaltation artistique chez le lecteur.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'exaltatio' which means 'elevation, lifting up'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spiritual exaltation
    A state of elevated spirit towards deep thoughts or feelings.
    exaltation spirituelle
    to be in a state of exaltation
    To be in a state of great joy or excitement.
    être dans l'exaltation

    Related Words

    to exalt
    To elevate something or someone to a high degree.
    exalter
    exalted
    Qualifies a state of intense excitement.
    exalté

    Slang Meanings

    To feel on top of the world.
    After this news, I am in a full exaltation, I feel on top of the world!
    Après cette news, je suis en pleine exaltation, je me sens au sommet du monde !
    To be on a high.
    He is so carried away that he is in a full state of exaltation.
    Il est tellement transporté qu'il est en plein trip d'exaltation.