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单词 exultant
释义

exultant

adjective

ex·​ul·​tant ig-ˈzəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce exultant (audio)
: filled with or expressing great joy or triumph : jubilant
an exultant cheer
exultant fans
exultantly adverb

Synonyms

  • cock-a-hoop
  • crank [chiefly dialect]
  • crowing
  • exulting
  • glorying
  • jubilant
  • prideful
  • proud
  • rejoicing
  • triumphant
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Example Sentences

The crowd let out an exultant cheer. Researchers are exultant over the new discovery.
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Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

exultant

adjective

ex·​ul·​tant ig-ˈzəl-tᵊnt How to pronounce exultant (audio)
: very happy and excited

exultant

adjective

as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph the exultant winner of the award for best country artist of the year

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • triumphant
  • ecstatic
  • jubilant
  • exulting
  • proud
  • rejoicing
  • arrogant
  • glorying
  • crowing
  • elated
  • victorious
  • euphoric
  • cock-a-hoop
  • prideful
  • crank
  • boastful
  • cocky
  • winning
  • conquering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • disconsolate
  • dejected
  • downcast
  • dispirited
  • defeated
  • depressed
  • crestfallen
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