ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Exultation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Exultation is a noun meaning The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight.

Meaning

The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight.

More Meanings

  1. (countable, collective) A group of skylarks; the collective noun for skylarks.

Example Sentences

Strange that this idea carried with it something of exultation! so much does the pride of man rejoice in aught that marks him from his fellows, and little does it seem to matter whether that mark be for good or for evil.

Word Forms

Synonyms for exultation

Depending on context, synonyms include triumph, jubilation, jubilancy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include jubilation, jubilancy, exulting, exultancy, rapturing, ecstatic.

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