Exaltation: meaning, definitions and examples
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exaltation
[ ˌɛɡˌzɔlˈteɪʃən ]
feeling
A feeling or state of extreme happiness or excitement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was filled with exaltation after winning the competition.
- His exaltation was evident in his wide smile and energetic gestures.
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.
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
Word origin
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.