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exult

verb
ex·​ult | \ ig-ˈzəlt How to pronounce exult (audio) \
exulted; exulting; exults

Definition of exult

intransitive verb

1 : to be extremely joyful : rejoice the team exulted in their victory
2 obsolete : to leap for joy

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Other Words from exult

exultingly \ ig-​ˈzəl-​tiŋ-​lē How to pronounce exultingly (audio) \ adverb

Examples of exult in a Sentence

“That was the best meal I've ever had!” he exulted. the winners of the Super Bowl spent the next week exulting in their victory

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And here are 10 more terrific opportunities to exult in expert musicianship. Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, "Fall Arts Guide: Classical music lineup has intimate and expansive, retro and fresh offerings," 8 Sep. 2019 But watching Arthur exult as the crime wave crescendos is a chilling spectacle illustrating what all the ridicule, abuse and marginalization he's been subjected to have wrought. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Joker': Film Review | Venice 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Update: Iranian force exults in downing of U.S. drone with a feast and a prayer] Now, with the immediate crisis over the drone abating, Mr. Trump has taken several steps to confront the nuclear issue. David E. Sanger, New York Times, "Facing Intensifying Confrontation With Iran, Trump Has Few Appealing Options," 22 June 2019 Democrats exulted at the infighting and distractions among Republicans, who enjoy an 83-67 majority in the House. James Barragán, Dallas News, "Rep. Dustin Burrows, embarrassed in ‘target list’ incident, resigns as Texas House GOP caucus chief," 16 Aug. 2019 Their visits to him at his home in the south of France — Alex exulting, comically, in the foreignness of the place names — become cozy beachside idylls for the tight-knit bunch. New York Times, "‘Sea Wall/A Life’ Review: Quiet Tragicomedies of Love and Loss," 8 Aug. 2019 In Once Upon a Time, QT exults in a period re-created solely through cultural artifacts: pop songs, TV shows, movie posters, theater marquees, and incessant, maddening radio advertisements. Armond White, National Review, "Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood Is His Best Film," 26 July 2019 In Hungary and Poland the right exults in blood-and-soil nationalism, which excludes and discriminates. The Economist, "The global crisis in conservatism," 4 July 2019 President Emmanuel Macron exulted on the field and in the locker room with the players, and is hoping their victory gives him a boost, too. Fox News, "The Latest: French soccer team gets hero's welcome in Paris," 16 July 2018

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First Known Use of exult

1548, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for exult

Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultare, literally, to leap up, from ex- + saltare to leap — more at saltation

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exult

verb

English Language Learners Definition of exult

: to feel or show great happiness
: to say (something) in a very excited and happy way

exult

verb
ex·​ult | \ ig-ˈzəlt How to pronounce exult (audio) \
exulted; exulting

Kids Definition of exult

: to feel or show great happiness : rejoice

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