exultation

noun

ex·​ul·​ta·​tion ˌek-(ˌ)səl-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce exultation (audio)
ˌeg-(ˌ)zəl-
: the act of exulting : the state of being exultant

Examples of exultation in a Sentence

The crowd cheered in exultation.
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The philosophy behind such displays of exultation is classic. Bob Brody, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025 In came exultations of subjectivity and selfhood—the stuff of life that cannot be boiled down to facts and scientific data. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Feb. 2025 At 108-105, when Klay Thompson missed a 3-point attempt for Dallas that would have probably sent the game to overtime with 3.3 seconds left, the fans yelled in relief and exultation. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2025 After a day of exultation, Serbia’s players and coaches mostly just wanted sleep. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 8 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for exultation

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exultation was in the 15th century

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“Exultation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exultation. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.

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exultation

noun
ex·​ul·​ta·​tion
ˌek-(ˌ)səl-ˈtā-shən,
ˌeg-(ˌ)zəl-
: the act of exulting : the state of being exultant

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