Exult

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

Definitions of exult

verb to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant

Example Sentences

A1 She exulted when she found out she passed her exam.

A2 The team exulted in their victory, jumping up and down with joy.

B1 The crowd exulted as the fireworks lit up the night sky.

B2 After years of hard work, she exulted in finally achieving her dream of becoming a doctor.

C1 The artist exulted in the praise and recognition of their latest masterpiece.

C2 As the final whistle blew, the entire stadium exulted in the team's historic win.

Examples of exult in a Sentence

formal The team exulted in their victory, celebrating with champagne and cheers.

informal She couldn't help but exult when she found out she got the job.

slang I was exulting so hard when I aced that test!

figurative His heart exulted with joy as he watched his daughter take her first steps.

Grammatical Forms of exult

• past tense: exulted
• plural: exults
• comparative: more exultant
• superlative: most exultant
• present tense: exults
• future tense: will exult
• perfect tense: has exulted
• continuous tense: is exulting
• singular: exult
• positive degree: exult
• infinitive: to exult
• gerund: exulting
• participle: exulted

Origin and Evolution of exult

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exult' originated from the Latin word 'exsultare', which means to leap for joy or rejoice greatly.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exult' has retained its original meaning of extreme joy or happiness, but has also come to be used more broadly to express a sense of triumph or celebration in various contexts.