exult

ex·ult

verb \ig-ˈzəlt\

Definition of EXULT

intransitive verb

1

obsolete : to leap for joy

2

: to be extremely joyful : rejoice <the team exulted in their victory>

— ex·ult·ing·ly \-ˈzəl-tiŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of EXULT

1. “That was the best meal I've ever had!” he exulted.
2. <the winners of the Super Bowl spent the next week exulting in their victory>

Origin of EXULT

Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultare, literally, to leap up, from ex- + saltare to leap — more at saltation

First Known Use: 1548

Related to EXULT

Synonyms: crow, delight, exuberate, glory, jubilate, joy, kvell, rejoice, triumph, kick up one's heels

Related Words: gloat, preen, swell; boast, brag; flaunt, parade, show off, strut, swagger

Near Antonyms: bemoan, bewail, grieve, lament, regret, weep

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Rhymes with EXULT

adult, consult, incult, indult, insult, occult, penult, result, tumult