exultation

[ eg-zuhl-tey-shuhn, ek-suhl- ]

noun

1. the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.

Other Words From

• nonex·ul·tation noun
• self-exul·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of exultation¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin ex ( s ) ultātiōn- (stem of ex ( s ) ultātiō ), equivalent to ex ( s ) ultāt ( us ) (past participle of ex ( s ) ultāre to exult ) + -iōn- -ion

Example Sentences

Despite the exultation from many of these groups, and warnings from experts and employees, Musk has yet to detail how or whether he intends to roll back Twitter’s moderation policies.

From Time

He remembered his exultation as the two brothers walked together among bluebells.

From The Daily Beast

There are moments of exultation and frustration, of nail-biting anxiety, and the normal banter that characterizes any workplace.

From The Daily Beast

No great roars of joy or exultation sounded off up and down the Mall.

From The Daily Beast

The object of these scarli is to manifest the popular exultation at the annihilation of feudal tyranny.

From Project Gutenberg

Matt listened to the steady hum of the Comet's twin cylinders with an exultation he could not conceal.

From Project Gutenberg

The soul of her youth clamored for its rights; for a share in the world's glory and exultation.

From Project Gutenberg

The feeling of exultation so common to artists who finally reach the goal of their ambition was wanting in Diotti this morning.

From Project Gutenberg

Again the murmurs rose up, but Winston sat silent, his pulses throbbing with a curious exultation.

From Project Gutenberg