exultant
gb/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/ us/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/
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English
diadalittas
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FORMAL
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diadalittas
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Usage pattern:
feel/be exultant (about/over/at) [something]
She was exultant after being promoted to team lead.
Diadalittas volt, miután csapatvezetővé léptették elő.
The players looked exultant as they lifted the trophy.
A játékosok diadalittasnak tűntek, amikor a magasba emelték a trófeát.
He felt exultant at the news that his novel had won an award.
Learner examples
I was exultant when I passed the exam.
Diadalittas voltam, amikor átmentem a vizsgán.
They were exultant after the match.
Diadalittasak voltak a meccs után.
Common mistake:
Do not use it to mean simply “happy” in everyday situations; it usually suggests happiness about a success. Also, it is an adjective (not a verb).
Meaning
extremely happy about success
Collocations
feel exultant
|be exultant
|exultant about the result
|exultant over the victory
|exultant at the news
|exultant after the win
|exultant with joy
|exultant supporters
|exultant fans
|exultant mood
Synonyms
elated (Very happy and excited, often after success; slightly more common.)
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jubilant (Publicly joyful, often in a group celebration.)
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triumphant (Emphasizes victory and confidence as well as happiness.)
Antonyms
dejected (Sad and disappointed, often after failure.)
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downcast (Quietly sad or discouraged.)
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despondent (Very discouraged and without hope.)
Themes
emotions
|success
|sports
|daily_life
Definition
very happy because you won or did well
Feeling extremely happy, proud, and excited because of a success or victory.
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FORMAL
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diadalittas
C1
Usage pattern:
an/their exultant [smile/cry/tone/voice]
An exultant roar rose from the stands when the final goal went in.
Diadalittas üdvrivalgás tört fel a lelátóról, amikor megszületett az utolsó gól.
She gave him an exultant smile as the results appeared on the screen.
Diadalittas mosolyt küldött felé, amikor megjelentek az eredmények a képernyőn.
His exultant tone made it clear he had gotten the job.
Learner examples
He had an exultant smile.
Diadalittas mosoly ült az arcán.
We heard exultant cheers.
Diadalittas éljenzést hallottunk.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse it for any positive expression; it usually implies a strong, victorious kind of happiness.
Meaning
showing triumphant happiness
Collocations
exultant smile
|exultant grin
|exultant shout
|exultant cry
|exultant cheer
|exultant tone
|exultant voice
|exultant message
|exultant celebration
|exultant crowd
Synonyms
joyful (General happiness; less specific about victory or success.)
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ecstatic (Even stronger excitement; not necessarily linked to winning.)
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gleeful (Light, playful delight; can sound slightly childish or smug.)
Antonyms
mournful (Expressing sadness, especially about a loss.)
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somber (Serious and not cheerful in mood or expression.)
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crestfallen (Looking disappointed or embarrassed after failure.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|success
Definition
looking or sounding very happy because you won
Showing or expressing great happiness and pride, especially after a success or victory.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exultant
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/
US/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/
Syllables & stress
ex - ult - ant (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ult)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: exultant
- Comparative: exultanter
- Superlative: exultantest
Word family
Forms
exultanter
adjective
exultantest
adjective
Core family
exult
verb
exultation
noun C1
Advanced or less common
exultantly
adverb
Expressions
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