exultation
[ eg-zuhl-tey-shuh n, ek-suhl- ]
/ ˌɛg zʌlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sʌl- /
noun
the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.
Also
ex·ult·an·cy
[ig-zuhl-tn-see] /ɪgˈzʌl tn si/,
ex·ult·ance.
Origin of exultation
OTHER WORDS FROM exultation
non·ex·ul·ta·tion, noun self-ex·ul·ta·tion, nounWords nearby exultation
exudative inflammation,
exudative retinitis,
exude,
exult,
exultant,
exultation,
exumbilication,
exurb,
exurban,
exurbanite,
exurbia
Example sentences from the Web for exultancy
She had turned her frank gaze to Hugh in mingled wonder, exultancy, and distress.
Gideon's Band |George W. CableThe voice of the Prussian was full and vibrant with exultancy.
Red Masquerade |Louis Joseph VanceHe thought he saw in him an exultancy which could only come from his late experiences in the field.
No Defense, Complete |Gilbert ParkerThe beauty of rhythmic movement, the joy of living and of being young, exultancy, baldanza–these are what they express for us.
The Story of Florence |Edmund G. Gardner