exultant

[ ig-zuhl-tnt ]

adjective

1. exulting; highly elated; jubilant; triumphant.

exultant

/ ɪɡˈzʌltənt /

adjective

1. elated or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success

Derived Forms

• exˈultantly, adverb
• exˈultance, noun

Other Words From

• ex·ultant·ly adverb
• nonex·ultant adjective
• nonex·ultant·ly adverb
• unex·ultant adjective
• unex·ultant·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of exultant¹

1645–55; < Latin ex ( s ) ultant- (stem of ex ( s ) ultāns ), present participle of exultāre to exult; -ant

Example Sentences

Most of Thomas’ paintings pile on vivid color, brash patterning and lots of sparkling rhinestones, taking an exultant step toward rectifying the omission.

From Los Angeles Times

The air of triumph as the curtain came down on Tuesday night owed as much to the piece as to the director Lileana Blain-Cruz’s vibrant and infectiously exultant production.

From New York Times

After she enters vampire mode, it becomes an exultant expression of power.

From New York Times

That was not the prevailing attitude among Republicans, particularly hard-right lawmakers who were exultant at the collapse of his effort.

From New York Times

After reports indicated there was no clear path ahead for Congress to approve aid to Ukraine and Israel on Tuesday morning, Representative Matt Gaetz of Florida was exultant on social media.

From New York Times

Related Words

• delighted
• ecstatic
• elated
• joyful
• joyous
• jubilant
• overjoyed
• triumphant