Meaning & use
Exultation
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A feeling or expression of triumphant joy or elation.
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A roar of exultation went up from the crowd as the final whistle blew.
There was quiet exultation in her voice when she announced she'd finally passed the bar exam.
A note on using this word
From Latin 'exultare,' to leap up for joy, the word carries a sense of triumph rather than simple happiness.
Words with a similar meaning
elationjubilation
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