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Definition of exult

exult

/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
ex · ult
Adverb:exultantly
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Adjective:exultant
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Past Simple:exulted
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Past Participle:exulted
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Present Participle:exulting
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exult Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To feel or show triumphant elation, great joy, or jubilation, especially as the result of a victory or success.

Example

"The players began to exult on the field as the final whistle confirmed their championship victory."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'exult' (an intransitive verb meaning to rejoice triumphantly, often followed by 'in' or 'over') with 'exalt' (a transitive verb meaning to praise highly or elevate in rank).

• Rhymes for exult

• Nearby Words

exuberant
exuberantly
exude
exult
exultant
exultantly
exultation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin exultare (or exsultare), meaning 'to leap up' or 'rejoice exceedingly,' formed from ex- ('out') and saltare ('to leap').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exult. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exult
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