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exaltation

 

[ ˌɛɡˌzɔlˈteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

A feeling or state of extreme happiness or excitement.

Synonyms

elation, euphoria, joy

Examples of usage

  • She was filled with exaltation after winning the competition.
  • His exaltation was evident in his wide smile and energetic gestures.
Context #2 | Noun

praise

The action of praising someone or something highly.

Synonyms

admiration, glorification, praise

Examples of usage

  • The exaltation of his achievements by his peers made him feel proud.
  • The exaltation of the author's writing style in the reviews was well-deserved.
Context #3 | Noun

religion

The elevation of a person to the status of a god.

Synonyms

apotheosis, deification, divinization

Examples of usage

  • The exaltation of the ancient ruler to a deity in the myths of the culture.
  • The exaltation of saints in certain religious practices.

Translations

Translations of the word "exaltation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 exaltação

🇮🇳 उत्थान

🇩🇪 Erhebung

🇮🇩 pengangkatan

🇺🇦 звеличення

🇵🇱 wywyższenie

🇯🇵 高揚 (こうよう)

🇫🇷 exaltation

🇪🇸 exaltación

🇹🇷 yüceltme

🇰🇷 고양 (goyang)

🇸🇦 تمجيد

🇨🇿 povýšení

🇸🇰 povýšenie

🇨🇳 兴高采烈 (xīnggāo cǎiliè)

🇸🇮 povišanje

🇮🇸 upphefð

🇰🇿 көтеру

🇬🇪 აღმატება

🇦🇿 ucaqlıq

🇲🇽 exaltación

Etymology

The word 'exaltation' comes from the Latin word 'exaltare', which means 'raise in status or power'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the act of praising highly or elevating to a higher level. The concept of exaltation is often associated with feelings of joy, praise, or religious elevation. It is a term that conveys a sense of upliftment and celebration.

See also: exalted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,722, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.