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

Alexa obeyed, and the uplifting ode to happiness from the Broadway classic “Oklahoma!” filled Swerlin’s home with exultation in honor of two lives well lived.

From Seattle Times

Despite dominating the Super Tuesday nominating contests, former President Donald J. Trump gave a victory speech short on celebration or exultation and long on sinister evocations of what he portrayed as a grim fate for the country if President Biden is re-elected.

From New York Times

Awash in critical exultation, the movie rolled into theaters on Christmas Day and sold more than $18 million in tickets, a near record for the holiday.

From New York Times

But when the clock finally hit zero to send Washington to next week’s national title game against No. 1 seeded Michigan, seemingly every voice in the bar screamed in exultation and joy at UW’s tension-packed 37-31 win.

From Seattle Times

But there’s no easy shortcut to short-circuit Trump’s comeback, notwithstanding the exultation over Tuesday’s court ruling.

From Los Angeles Times