Meaning & use

Exult

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to show or feel triumphant elation or great joy.

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The team exulted after clinching the championship in the final seconds.

She couldn't help but exult over her hard-won promotion.

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From Latin "exsultare," meaning to leap up, capturing the physical energy of triumphant joy.

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rejoicecelebraterevel

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