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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)
Usage
Derived Forms
- ˈܱپԲ, adverb
- exultation, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- ·ܱiԲ· adverb
- -·ܱiԲ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of exult1
Example Sentences
“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.
The album also exults in musical zingers, non sequiturs and startling off-grid eruptions.
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More About Exult
What does exult mean?
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!
Where does exult come from?
The first records of exult come from around 1560. It comes from the Latin ex(s)ܱ meaning “to leap up.” A person who is exulting is figuratively jumping for joy.
Exult is not a common word and less likely to be used than words with similar meanings, such as rejoice, cheer, or celebrate. When used, exult refers only to positive feelings and reactions, not negative ones such as sadness, anger, or fear.
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What are some other forms related to exult?
- exultingly (adverb)
- self-exulting (adjective)
- exultant (adjective)
- exultation (noun)
What are some synonyms for exult?
What are some words that share a root or word element with exult?
What are some words that often get used in discussing exult?
What are some words exult may be commonly confused with?
How is exult used in real life?
Exult is not a commonly used word. It more often appears in quotes of religious texts or is misused for the word exalt.
'O Captain! My Captain! our fearful trip is done;
The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won; The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring:— Blacklanderz® (@Blacklanderz)
yvlog of the day is exulted. I'm exulted over the lakers victory yesterday
— alallday (@AlAllDay)
We saw it at King's Cross "pop up" theatre on the 1st anniversary of DB's death. I found that I was more moved by it rather than exulted by it. Glad to have been there.
— Eric McBride (@EricMcBride4)
Try using exult!
Is exult used correctly in the following sentence?
The proud coach exulted over the gymnast’s gold medal.
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