Exaltado (en. Exalted)

/eksal'taðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Showing or feeling a great emotion.
The audience was exalted during the concert.
El público estaba exaltado durante el concierto.
Describes a person who acts excessively or uncontrollably.
His exalted behavior surprised everyone in the room.
Su comportamiento exaltado sorprendió a todos en la sala.
Having a very high level of enthusiasm or fervor.
The leader gave an exalted speech that motivated his followers.
El líder presentó un discurso exaltado que motivó a sus seguidores.

Etymology

Derives from the Latin 'exaltatus', meaning 'raised' or 'elevated'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to break the ceiling of exaltation
To reach an extreme level of emotion.
romper el techo de exaltación
exalted with joy
To be very happy or pleased about something.
exaltado de alegría
not to be so exalted
Not to act in such an excessive or intense manner.
no estar tan exaltado

Related Words

exaltation
State of intense emotion.
exaltación
exaltor
That provokes exaltation.
exaltador
to exalt
To raise or increase the value or quality of something.
exaltar

Slang Meanings

To be on cloud nine.
Since he found out about his new job, he has been on cloud nine.
Desde que se enteró de su nuevo trabajo, está en las nubes.
To go wild with joy.
The announcement of his arrival made him go wild with joy.
El anuncio de su llegada lo hizo volverse loco de alegría.