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exult

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Main Entry:
ex·ult Listen to the pronunciation of exult
Pronunciation:
\ig-ˈzəlt\
Function:
intransitive verb
Etymology:
Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultare, literally, to leap up, from ex- + saltare to leap — more at saltation
Date:
1548
1obsolete : to leap for joy2: to be extremely joyful : rejoice <the team exulted in their victory>
— ex·ult·ing·ly Listen to the pronunciation of exultingly \-ˈzəl-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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