EXULTANT Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

exultant

adjective

ig-ˈzəl-tᵊnt

Definition of exultant

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

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Hezly Rivera, the defending national champion, is in fourth place after a fall on uneven bars, while Skye Blakley made a triumphant return to the all-around at the elite level.

— Nancy Armour, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
House of Stassi was supposed to be Stassi’s triumphant return to form entirely on her own terms.

— Caroline Framke, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of triumphant

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Though Hallegua and Josephai rarely meet, both are intensely proud of their ancient heritage.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Spanish-speaking students and staff at Oak Lawn Community High School are proud of their heritage and will share it with the larger community during a festival that celebrates Hispanic food and culture.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of proud

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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

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