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exult
[ig-zuhlt]
verb (used without object)
to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant.
They exulted over their victory.
Synonyms: , ,Obsolete.to leap, especially for joy.
exult
/ ɪɡˈzʌlt, ˌɛɡzʌlˈteɪʃən /
verb
to be joyful or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success; rejoice
(often foll by over) to triumph (over); show or take delight in the defeat or discomfiture (of)
Other 51Թ Forms
- exultingly adverb
- self-exulting adjective
- ˈܱپԲ adverb
- exultation noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of exult1
Example Sentences
He exulted in the fact that “we train our boys to be killing machines.”
“Another superstar from Japan!” exulted Joe Davis, the voice of the Dodgers.
“This is super cool,” exulted Dean, an auto mechanic who does the repair work at the family-run garage.
If the jury can’t reach a decision, Trump will exult that even a jury of Manhattanites in one of the most liberal jurisdictions in the nation failed to find him culpable — another moral victory declaration.
He felt a minnow brush his leg and he exulted to be doing so well in the minnow’s own medium.
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When To Use
Exult means to express or experience triumph or happiness, as in The gambler always exults after winning the big jackpot. Exult can be confused for the similarly spelled word exalt. Exalt has several meanings, including to elevate in rank, power or quality and to praise.Example: Your project winning a national contest is something to exult about!
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