exultant - Master This Word
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exultant Word Meanings
- feeling or showing great happiness and triumph
- exuberantly joyful
- delighted with success
exultant Example Sentences
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exultant Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
US
/ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
exultant Word Etymology
(a) exult- (to leap up) + -ant (present participle suffix). (b) From Latin 'exultare' (to rejoice greatly), transitioning through Old French to English. (c) Imagine a joyful person jumping up in the air, bursting with happiness after a victory, embodying the essence of being exultant.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Exultant describes a person who feels enormous joy and triumph, often after a hard-won victory or significant achievement. It conveys an intense, radiant happiness that can spill over into outward energy and celebration. The word sits stronger than simply happy or delighted and is closely tied to competitive or moral wins. Use it to mark moments of clear, almost buoyant triumph, not everyday contentment. In writing, exultant words pair with nouns like victory, success, or championship, and with verbs that suggest bursting into action or celebration. Typical collocations include exultant mood, exultant response, and exultant cheers.
Usage Reminders
- - Use exultant for moments of clear victory or major achievement
- - It sounds stronger than happy or delighted
- - Common collocations: exultant mood, exultant cheers, exultant victory
- - Prepositions: exultant at/about/over; avoid 'exultant in' unless describing a context
- - Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/; stress on the second syllable
Common Misconceptions
- Often mistaken for 'excited' or 'ecstatic' but implies triumph after a clear win
- Not used for ordinary happiness or fleeting joy
- Can describe groups (the crowd was exultant) but more common for individuals
- Sometimes misused with 'in' (exultant in school) when a rewrite is better
- Confused with 'exalted' which is more about moral elevation or praise
Thinking Differences
Exultant is a high-energy, triumph-focused adjective. English learners should note that it marks a bright, outward display of victory or achievement and is stronger than merely 'happy' or 'glad.' Typical errors include using it for minor joys or misplacing prepositions. It often collocates with competitive or public successes and is less common for private satisfaction.
Learning Tips
- memorize 3-4 strong collocations (exultant mood, exultant cheers, exultant with victory)
- listen for tone: listeners should hear a sense of triumph
- compare with ecstatic and jubilant to fine-tune nuance
- practice with a sports or competition context
- note common prepositions: exultant at/about/over
- write a short paragraph describing a victorious moment
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What does the word 'exultant' mean?
A.Feeling confused and lost
B.Feeling sad and disappointed
C.Feeling happy and triumphant
D.Feeling angry and frustrated
Step 2: Usage
Choose the sentence that correctly uses the word 'exultant'.
A.The student was exultant about failing the exam.
B.She felt exultant when she missed the bus this morning.
C.After winning the game, the team was exultant in their victory.
D.He wore an exultant expression when he lost his wallet.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'exultant'?
A.Angry
B.Melancholy
C.Jubilant
D.Indifferent
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of the word 'exultant'?
A.Hopeful
B.Excited
C.Depressed
D.Joyful
Step 5: Mastery
Can you describe a situation where someone might feel exultant?
A.After receiving the news of her promotion, she was overwhelmed with joy.
B.The team was over the moon when they learned they won the championship.
C.He felt downcast after the argument with his friend.
D.Everyone was somber as they remembered the team that lost.
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