exultant

adjective

ig-ˈzəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce exultant (audio)
Definition of exultantnext
as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the exultant winner of the award for best country artist of the year

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Recent Examples of exultant When a bullet from Franco ricochets off a pot, Root is exultant. — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026 Ross watching on for the briefest second before sprinting onto a stage to perform a medley of her greatest hits, radiant, exultant, unbowed, a walking symbol of scratch-resistant American optimism. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Producer/drummer Jamie xx is a festival mainstay and one of the most sophisticated, exultant DJ’s working. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 Dan Hurley, whose loss is the Eagles’ gain, was exultant on social media after the news broke. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exultant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exultant
  1. triumphant
  2. ecstatic
  3. proud
  4. jubilant
Adjective
  • Compared with Spain’s near-flawless record, the reigning champions have spent 14 per cent of their tournament trailing, which is double the rate of their triumphant campaign in Qatar (seven per cent).
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Despite the disappointment of the loss, the World Cup felt like a triumphant win for this host city.
    — Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026
Definition of triumphant
Adjective
  • And indeed the work itself was simultaneously ecstatic and painful.
    — Josh Penn Soskin, Variety, 16 July 2026
  • In many instances, Madonna cedes the dance floor to Price, her voice floating over his ecstatic music.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 13 July 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Adjective
  • Montalvo is proud of the robust programming the county offers inmates on everything from financial literacy to mental health.
    — Amber Gaudet July 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
  • On top of the new pup, Swift is the proud owner of three cats.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 July 2026
Definition of proud
Adjective
  • When it was all done, Messi and his jubilant teammates jumped up and down and sang their lungs out along with their passionate fans, who far outnumbered English fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • The footage shows the four royals intently following the final moments of the match and then bursting into a jubilant round of applause at the final whistle, hugging one another to celebrate the achievement of the team.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026
Definition of jubilant

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