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exultation Definition

ex·ul·ta·tion (egz′əl tās̸hən, eks′əl-)

noun

the act of exulting; rejoicing; jubilation; triumph

Etymology: ME exultacion < L exultatio, exsultatio < pp. of exsultare

exultation Synonyms

exultation

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exultation Usage Examples

Converse of object

suppress: The tarpaulin, bulged up in the center, seemed to be suppressing triumphant exultation.

Adjective modifier

  • great: That is the sequence that led to a great exultation among Jews and a sudden popularity for the Jerusalem Church.
  • much: The aftermath When the outcome of the Battle was fully known there was much exultation in Germany and despondency in Britain.
  • premature: The mood of Britain is wisely and rightly averse from every form of shallow or premature exultation.

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