EXULT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

exult

verb

ig-ˈzəlt

Definition of exult

as in to delight

to feel or express joy or triumph the winners of the Super Bowl spent the next week exulting in their victory

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Recent Examples of exult And then there was CMAT, the Irish singer who has already become a European sensation, exulting in a sensational reception for her mainstage set at GJWW, which some attendees went online to cite as the most thrilling full-length performance of the weekend. — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 The whoop, the sound of exulting Moby-Dick nuts, goes raggedly around the galleries and hallways of the museum. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026 To watch her extraordinary third feature is to exult in the obvious fact that Fastvold is one of them. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025 The duo exulted in success and strove to support a young family in a fickle industry. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exult

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Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Definition of delight

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Messi, at 35, led his country to glory against France, winning soccer’s ultimate prize in a pulsating match that finished 3-3 after extra time and had to be settled by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout.

— Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2022
If Harris can bring together a family with Indian, African, and Jewish heritage, America can glory in its diversity.

— Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 26 Aug. 2020

Definition of glory

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The controversial footballer’s family also includes younger brother Jordan, who triumphed on season 12 of The Bachelorette and is still married to lead JoJo Fletcher.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
The celebrities came out in full force at the FIFA World Cup final match game on Sunday, when Spain triumphed over Argentina 1-0.

— Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

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