exaltation

[ eg-zawl-tey-shuhn, ek-sawl- ]

/ ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl- /

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noun

the act of exalting.

the state of being exalted.

elation of mind or feeling, sometimes abnormal or morbid in character; rapture: mystical exaltation; euphoric exaltation.

Chiefly British. a flight of larks.

Astrology. the sign of the zodiac in which the most positive influence of a planet is expressed (opposed to fall def. 51).

Chemistry. (formerly) the process of subliming.

Origin of exaltation

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English exaltacioun, from Latin exaltātiōn- (stem of exaltātiō ). See exalt, -ation

SYNONYMS FOR exaltation

3 exultation, transport, euphoria.

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synonym study for exaltation

3. See ecstasy.

OTHER WORDS FROM exaltation

hy·per·ex·al·ta·tion, nounself-ex·al·ta·tion, nounsu·per·ex·al·ta·tion, noun

Words nearby exaltation

exaggeration, exaggerative, exahertz, ex all, exalt, exaltation, exalted, exam, examen, examinant, examination

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Example sentences from the Web for exaltation

Clearly a call to charity, this is also an exaltation of parenthood.
Dealing with Awful Loss|Justin Green|February 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
This exaltation of suffering may be difficult for many non-Catholics to understand.
Contrasting Benedict and John Paul II|Christopher Dickey|February 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
What made more sense than to sing a niggun, a tune of longing and exaltation?
A Year On: Occupy L.A. And God|Aryeh Cohen|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Many people think of religion in personal terms, of the solace or insight or exaltation it can provide.
The Real Reason for Christmas|Nicholas Wade|December 14, 2009|DAILY BEAST

He had the exaltation of one on the brink of great discovery.
Old Mole|Gilbert Cannan
And even in the moment of her exaltation, Eldris understood.
Nicanor - Teller of Tales|C. Bryson Taylor
As their lips touched, Neale was thrilled by a wave of emotion,—exaltation rather than passion.
Rough-Hewn|Dorothy Canfield
No man can be in a constant fever of excitement, in an unremitting state of exaltation.
mile Verhaeren|Stefan Zweig
The prophet combines with his exaltation a logic which is often very concise in its details, although applied on a morbid basis.
The Sexual Question|August Forel

British Dictionary definitions for exaltation

exaltation

/ (ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən) /

noun

the act of exalting or state of being exalted

a feeling of intense well-being or exhilaration; elation; rapture

a flock of larks

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单词	exaltation
释义	exaltation [ eg-zawl-tey-shuhn, ek-sawl- ] / ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR exaltation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of exalting. the state of being exalted. elation of mind or feeling, sometimes abnormal or morbid in character; rapture: mystical exaltation; euphoric exaltation. Chiefly British. a flight of larks. Astrology. the sign of the zodiac in which the most positive influence of a planet is expressed (opposed to fall def. 51). Chemistry. (formerly) the process of subliming. Origin of exaltation First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English exaltacioun, from Latin exaltātiōn- (stem of exaltātiō ). See exalt, -ation SYNONYMS FOR exaltation 3 exultation, transport, euphoria. SEE SYNONYMS FOR exaltation ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for exaltation 3. See ecstasy. OTHER WORDS FROM exaltation hy·per·ex·al·ta·tion, nounself-ex·al·ta·tion, nounsu·per·ex·al·ta·tion, noun Words nearby exaltation exaggeration, exaggerative, exahertz, ex all, exalt, exaltation, exalted, exam, examen, examinant, examination Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for exaltation Clearly a call to charity, this is also an exaltation of parenthood. Dealing with Awful Loss\|Justin Green\|February 25, 2013\|DAILY BEAST This exaltation of suffering may be difficult for many non-Catholics to understand. Contrasting Benedict and John Paul II\|Christopher Dickey\|February 11, 2013\|DAILY BEAST What made more sense than to sing a niggun, a tune of longing and exaltation? A Year On: Occupy L.A. And God\|Aryeh Cohen\|September 28, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Many people think of religion in personal terms, of the solace or insight or exaltation it can provide. The Real Reason for Christmas\|Nicholas Wade\|December 14, 2009\|DAILY BEAST He had the exaltation of one on the brink of great discovery. Old Mole\|Gilbert Cannan And even in the moment of her exaltation, Eldris understood. Nicanor - Teller of Tales\|C. Bryson Taylor As their lips touched, Neale was thrilled by a wave of emotion,—exaltation rather than passion. Rough-Hewn\|Dorothy Canfield No man can be in a constant fever of excitement, in an unremitting state of exaltation. mile Verhaeren\|Stefan Zweig The prophet combines with his exaltation a logic which is often very concise in its details, although applied on a morbid basis. The Sexual Question\|August Forel British Dictionary definitions for exaltation exaltation / (ˌɛɡzɔːlˈteɪʃən) / noun the act of exalting or state of being exalted a feeling of intense well-being or exhilaration; elation; rapture a flock of larks Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to exaltation rapture, acclaim, apotheosis, plaudits, eminence, worship, aggrandizement, ennoblement, homage, idolization, advancement, magnification, tribute, grandeur, rise, elevation, blessing, acclamation, reverence, prestige
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exaltation

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