exultation Definition
ex·ul·ta·tion (egz′əl tā′s̸hən, eks′əl-)
noun
the act of exulting; rejoicing; jubilation; triumph
Etymology: ME exultacion < L exultatio, exsultatio < pp. of exsultare
exultation Synonyms
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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