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exultant Antonyms

Opposite of exultant

Pinning down the opposite of exultant requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling or expressing triumphant joy, jubilation, or elation, especially after a victory or achievement.

Usage Example

"The dejected crowd cheered wildly as the home team lifted the championship trophy."

Strongest
dejected
despondent
downcast
crestfallen
Strong
disconsolate
miserable
sorrowful
mournful
gloomy
forlorn

Similar words to exultant

Words similar to exultant shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

jubilant
triumphant
elated
ecstatic
overjoyed
euphoric
rejoicing
gleeful
See all synonyms of exultant

• Nearby Words

exuberantly
exude
exult
exultant
exultantly
exultation
exurb

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Exultant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/exultant
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