Exaltation

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˌzɔːlˈteɪʃən/

Definitions of exaltation

noun the action of elevating someone in rank, power, or character

Example Sentences

A1 The children were filled with exaltation when they saw the fireworks.

A2 Her exaltation at winning the competition was evident in her smile.

B1 The team's exaltation at scoring the winning goal was contagious.

B2 His exaltation upon receiving the prestigious award was overwhelming.

C1 The artist's exaltation upon completing his masterpiece was indescribable.

C2 The exaltation she felt at achieving her lifelong dream was beyond words.

Examples of exaltation in a Sentence

formal The choir's performance was met with great exaltation from the audience.

informal She danced with such exaltation at the party last night.

slang Winning the championship brought a whole new level of exaltation to the team.

figurative The artist's painting captured a sense of exaltation in nature.

Grammatical Forms of exaltation

• past tense: exalted
• plural: exaltations
• comparative: more exalted
• superlative: most exalted
• present tense: exalts
• future tense: will exalt
• perfect tense: has exalted
• continuous tense: is exalting
• singular: exaltation
• positive degree: exalted
• infinitive: to exalt
• gerund: exalting
• participle: exalting

Origin and Evolution of exaltation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exaltation' originated from the Latin word 'exaltatio', which is derived from the verb 'exaltare' meaning 'to raise up' or 'to elevate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exaltation' has retained its original meaning of being elevated or praised highly, but it has also come to be used in a more spiritual or religious context to refer to a state of extreme happiness or joy, particularly in relation to divine or transcendent experiences.