Exult
/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
Definitions
To feel or show triumphant joy; to rejoice greatly.
/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
To show or feel triumphant joy.
The team exulted after scoring the winning goal.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite team just won the game! When you jump up and down, shout with happiness, and maybe even do a little dance, you're exulting! It's like being super, super happy and showing it.
👶 For kids: When you are super, super happy about something, like when you get a new toy or when you win a game.
More Examples
She exulted in her success after years of hard work.
The crowd exulted at the concert's finale.
He exulted in his freedom after being released.
How It's Used
"The hero exulted upon his victory over the dragon."
"The fans exulted after their team won the championship."
Idioms & expressions
Exult in something
To find great pleasure or satisfaction in something.
"She exulted in the opportunity to finally travel."
From Latin *exsultāre*, meaning 'to leap up, triumph'. It combines *ex-* (out) and *saltāre* (to jump).
The word exult has been used in English literature since the 16th century, frequently to describe expressions of joy and triumph in religious contexts or in response to great achievements.
Memory tip
Imagine you're jumping for joy – *ex* (out) *salt* (jump) – you're exulting!
Word Origin
"to leap up, triumph"