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

But it certainly has an emotional through-line, one composed of equal parts anger, grief and exultation, specifically as these are expressed through Black bodies.

From New York Times

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

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

From Los Angeles Times

When “The Boys in the Boat” opens to a wide audience later this month, Brown said he hopes audiences will feel “a sense of exultation” at the end, and be thrilled by the racing scenes.

From Seattle Times