exultant
gb/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/ us/ɪɡzˈʌltənt/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
state
1
extremely happy about success
very happy because you won or did well
Usage pattern:
feel/be exultant (about/over/at) [something]
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).
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.)
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
Themes
emotions
|success
|sports
|daily_life
Examples
- She was exultant after being promoted to team lead.
- The players looked exultant as they lifted the trophy.
- He felt exultant at the news that his novel had won an award.
Learner examples
- I was exultant when I passed the exam.
- They were exultant after the match.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
showing triumphant happiness
looking or sounding very happy because you won
Usage pattern:
an/their exultant [smile/cry/tone/voice]
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse it for any positive expression; it usually implies a strong, victorious kind of happiness.
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.)
Collocations
exultant smile
|exultant grin
|exultant shout
|exultant cry
|exultant cheer
|exultant tone
|exultant voice
|exultant message
|exultant celebration
|exultant crowd
Themes
emotions
|communication
|success
Examples
- An exultant roar rose from the stands when the final goal went in.
- She gave him an exultant smile as the results appeared on the screen.
- His exultant tone made it clear he had gotten the job.
Learner examples
- He had an exultant smile.
- We heard exultant cheers.
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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