EXULTATION Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

exultation

noun

Definition of exultation

as in joy

an elated, joyful feeling The crowd cheered in exultation when the home team scored.

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Recent Examples of exultation Here, in two very different settings, its mix of exultation, defiance and acknowledgment of the very real possibility of defeat could not be more apt. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 Amateur video showed her exultation upon first seeing Omri being transferred to the IDF helicopter. — Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Use the packing cubes While there’s a clean split between checking bags and carrying them on, in no space were these sources more unanimous than in their exultation of packing cubes. — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2025 Follow here for live coverage Americans in Vatican City expressed exultation, pride and surprise — stunned surprise — all rolled into one. — Alexander Smith, NBC news, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exultation

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Noun

These days, Evan finds some joy with his parents’ dog, a Mini Aussie named Gypsy, which now lives with him.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
The days leading up to his passing were filled with joy, gratitude, peace and acceptance.

— Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of joy

Noun

Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high.

— Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
The album covers hardstyle, new age pop, and operatic folk at a sometimes startling pace, capturing the chaos and ecstasy of one of the most physically and emotionally transformative experiences the human body can endure.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

Definition of ecstasy

Noun

Although Jones takes responsibility for the hurt and dysfunction his compulsive tomcatting caused, the legendary lothario details his conquests with barely disguised glee.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 3 July 2026
Now, there is country-wide camaraderie and glee, mainstream momentum like never before.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of glee

Noun

Unexpectedly, and to the delight of many, Audio Research’s engineers found a single chassis gave better performance than its predecessor, the two-chassis Reference 10.

— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026
Just north of town sits Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR), your basecamp for outdoor delight.

— Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of delight

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