Exultation: meaning, definitions and examples

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exultation

 

[ หŒษ›ษกหŒzสŒlหˆteษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of joy

Exultation is a feeling of great happiness and joy. It is the state of being jubilant or triumphant.

Synonyms

elation, glee, jubilation, triumph.

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Word Description / Examples
exultation

Exultation is often used to describe a feeling of intense joy and triumph, especially after achieving something significant.

  • He couldn't contain his exultation after winning the marathon
elation

Elation describes a state of being extremely happy, often used when someone feels a high level of joy, usually without any specific achievement required.

  • She was filled with elation after hearing the good news
glee

Glee is used for a feeling of happiness or delight, often lighter and more carefree. It can sometimes have a childish or mischievous tone.

  • The children screamed with glee as they opened their presents
jubilation

Jubilation refers to a state of great joy and celebration, often in a communal setting. It implies a more public and shared joy.

  • There was much jubilation in the streets after the team won the championship
triumph

Triumph indicates a great victory or achievement, focusing on the success and the joy that comes with overcoming obstacles.

  • Her triumph in the competition was celebrated by all her friends and family

Examples of usage

  • I felt a wave of exultation when I received the good news.
  • Her exultation was evident in her beaming smile.
  • The team celebrated their victory with exultation and high fives.
Context #2 | Noun

religious context

In a religious context, exultation refers to a feeling of extreme happiness or joy as a result of spiritual experiences or beliefs.

Synonyms

divine joy, ecstasy, rapture.

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exultation

Use this word to describe a feeling of great triumph or joy, often after a significant achievement or victory.

  • He couldn't hide his exultation after winning the competition.
  • Her exultation was clear when she received the acceptance letter from her dream university.
ecstasy

Ecstasy denotes an intense, overwhelming feeling of happiness or pleasure, often to the point of being almost uncontrollable.

  • They were in ecstasy after hearing the news of their engagement.
  • The audience was in ecstasy during the final performance of the concert.
rapture

Rapture indicates an enraptured state of bliss or immense pleasure, often used in a romantic or religious context.

  • She listened to the symphony with a look of rapture on her face.
  • They embraced with rapture as they were reunited after months apart.
divine joy

This phrase refers to a profound and almost spiritual sense of joy, often associated with moments of transcendence or deep inner peace.

  • She felt a sense of divine joy as she watched the sunrise over the mountains.
  • His heart was filled with divine joy during the religious ceremony.

Examples of usage

  • The worshippers were filled with exultation during the religious ceremony.
  • His exultation at the spiritual revelation was palpable.
  • The monks expressed their exultation through prayer and chanting.

Translations

Translations of the word "exultation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jรบbilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคฒเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Jubel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kegembiraan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญ“ๅ–œ (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exultation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ jรบbilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sevinรง

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™˜ํฌ (ๆญกๅ–œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุจุชู‡ุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ radosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฌข่…พ (ๆญก้จฐ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veselje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรถgnuรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒะฐะฝั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sevinc

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ jรบbilo

Etymology

The word 'exultation' originates from the Latin word 'exsultationem', which means 'leaping for joy'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe the intense feeling of happiness or triumph. Over the years, 'exultation' has been associated with expressions of joy in various contexts, including personal achievements, religious experiences, and celebratory events.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,445, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.