exult — to feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoice exceedingly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoice exceedingly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzʌlt/
Example Sentences
- The students exulted when they heard school was cancelled due to snow.
- She couldn't help but exult when her nemesis slipped on a banana peel.
- The fans exulted as their underdog team scored the winning goal.
exult
VERB[/ɪɡˈzʌlt/]
to feel or show triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoice exceedingly
The team exults on the field after scoring the winning goal in overtime.
She chose to consult, achieved the result, now she can exult!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exsultare' meaning 'to leap up' or 'to jump for joy.' The word literally described the physical act of jumping up and down when extremely happy.
Breakdown
ex- (out/upward) + saltare (to jump/leap) - literally 'to jump out' or 'leap upward'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The students exulted when they heard school was cancelled due to snow.”
“She couldn't help but exult when her nemesis slipped on a banana peel.”
“The fans exulted as their underdog team scored the winning goal.”
“He exulted over finally finding a parking spot in the crowded mall.”
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