exaltation
gb/ɪɡzˈæltˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˈæltˈeɪʃən/
C1
Anglais
~ 9900
elragadtatás, felemelés, felmagasztalás, magasztalás, dicsőítés, hangulati emelkedettség, emelkedett hangulat, exaltáció
NOM
C1
FORMAL
1
elragadtatás
C1
Schéma d’usage :
a feeling of exaltation at [something]
As the choir reached the final note, a strange exaltation swept through the audience.
Amikor a kórus elérte a záróhangot, különös elragadtatás söpört végig a közönségen.
She described the birth of her child as a moment of pure exaltation.
Gyermeke születését a tiszta elragadtatás pillanataként írta le.
The runners crossed the finish line in a state of wild exaltation.
For a brief second, standing on the mountain peak, he felt an exaltation he could not put into words.
The novel captures the exaltation artists feel when their work finally comes alive.
Exemples pédagogiques
He felt a deep exaltation when he heard the good news.
Mély elragadtatást érzett, amikor meghallotta a jó hírt.
The music filled her with exaltation and hope.
A zene elragadtatással és reménnyel töltötte el.
Winning the prize brought the team great exaltation.
She spoke with exaltation about her time abroad.
There was a look of exaltation on his face after the performance.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse "exaltation" with the similar-looking word "exaggeration" (making something seem bigger than it is). Another common confusion is between "exaltation" and "exultation"; both relate to joy, but "exultation" usually focuses more on the outward expression of joy, while "exaltation" can be a more inward, often spiritual or elevated feeling.
Sens
a feeling of intense joy
Collocations
a feeling of exaltation
|a sense of exaltation
|in a state of exaltation
|spiritual exaltation
|religious exaltation
|moment of exaltation
Synonymes
elation (Very close in meaning, but slightly more common and less formal than "exaltation.")
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ecstasy (Suggests an even more overwhelming, almost uncontrolled joy than "exaltation.")
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rapture (Often emphasizes being completely carried away by emotion, sometimes in a spiritual context.)
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euphoria (Often used in everyday or medical contexts, not necessarily spiritual or artistic.)
Antonymes
misery (General state of great unhappiness, the emotional opposite of exaltation.)
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depression (A persistent low mood, sometimes clinical, contrasting with the high mood of exaltation.)
Thèmes
emotions
|art
|religion
Définition
A very strong feeling of great joy and happiness, sometimes with a high or spiritual feeling.
A state of very great joy, excitement, or uplifted feeling, often emotional or spiritual in nature.
NOM
C1
FORMAL
2
felemelés
B2
Schéma d’usage :
the exaltation of [someone/something] to [a position]
The play explores the sudden exaltation of an ordinary worker to the position of national hero.
A darab egy hétköznapi munkás nemzeti hőssé való hirtelen felemelését vizsgálja.
Many critics warned that the exaltation of a single leader could become dangerous for democracy.
Sok bíráló figyelmeztetett, hogy egyetlen vezető felmagasztalása veszélyes lehet a demokráciára nézve.
His rapid exaltation to the board of directors surprised even his closest colleagues.
The novel charts her rise from poverty to the exaltation of social and political power.
Some historians see the exaltation of the military as a turning point in that society.
Exemples pédagogiques
His exaltation to king shocked the people.
Királlyá emelése megdöbbentette az embereket.
The film shows the exaltation of one man above the rest.
A film egy embernek a többiek fölé emelését mutatja be.
Some worry about the exaltation of money in modern life.
The story tells of her exaltation from servant to queen.
The exaltation of one group can lead to the unfair treatment of others.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes use the verb form incorrectly, saying *"exaltation someone"* instead of using the noun in a structure like "the exaltation of someone" or using the verb "to exalt" (e.g., "to exalt someone").
Sens
raising someone to high rank
Collocations
exaltation to the throne
|exaltation of the individual
|exaltation of the nation
|self-exaltation
|exaltation of power
|exaltation of leadership
Synonymes
elevation (Very close in meaning, commonly used for promotions or raising status; slightly less emotional than "exaltation.")
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promotion (Usually used in work or official contexts and may sound more practical than the grander "exaltation.")
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aggrandizement (Often suggests an exaggerated or self-serving increase in power or importance.)
Antonymes
demotion (The opposite action of reducing someone's rank or position instead of raising it.)
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humbling (Bringing someone down to a lower or more modest status, the opposite of lifting them up in honor.)
Thèmes
society
|politics
|religion
|work
Définition
The act of lifting a person or thing to a very high position of power, honor, or importance.
The act or result of giving someone or something a higher rank, power, status, or importance.
NOM
C2
FORMAL
3
magasztalás
C1
dicsőítés
B2
Schéma d’usage :
the exaltation of [God/someone holy]
The hymn is a powerful exaltation of God's mercy and justice.
A himnusz Isten irgalmának és igazságosságának erőteljes magasztalása.
In his sermon, the priest spoke of the exaltation of the humble through divine grace.
Prédikációjában a pap az alázatosak isteni kegyelem általi felmagasztalásáról beszélt.
The festival centers on the exaltation of the Holy Cross in the church's tradition.
Medieval art often served as a visual exaltation of the saints.
Their chants rose in a shared exaltation of the divine name.
Exemples pédagogiques
The prayer is an exaltation of God.
Az ima Isten magasztalása.
This song is an exaltation of Christ's love.
Ez az ének Krisztus szeretetének dicsőítése.
The church holds a service for the exaltation of the Holy Cross.
Religious art can be an exaltation of holy people.
The book is about the exaltation of simple faith.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may not realize this meaning is mostly used in religious or theological contexts and may sound strange in everyday conversation.
Sens
religious glorifying or honoring
Collocations
the exaltation of God
|the exaltation of Christ
|exaltation of the Holy Cross
|liturgical exaltation
|exaltation of the saints
|acts of exaltation
Synonymes
glorification (Very close in meaning, especially in religious writing, and often interchangeable with "exaltation" in this context.)
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veneration (Stresses deep respect and honor, especially for saints or holy objects, sometimes with less emphasis on praise in words.)
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worship (Broader term for religious devotion and praise, including prayer and ritual, not only honor in words.)
Antonymes
profanation (Treating something holy as not special or as common, the opposite of giving it exalted honor.)
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blasphemy (Speaking offensively about God or holy things, strongly opposed to religious exaltation.)
Thèmes
religion
|ritual
Définition
Very great honor and praise given to God or a holy person, especially in religion.
The act of giving very high honor, glory, or praise to God, a deity, or a holy person, especially in religious writing or ceremony.
NOM
C2
TECHNICAL
4
Schéma d’usage :
a state of [manic] exaltation
The patient presented with rapid speech and marked exaltation of mood.
A betegnél gyors beszéd és kifejezett hangulati emelkedettség jelentkezett.
Brief episodes of exaltation were followed by long periods of deep sadness.
A rövid hangulati emelkedettségi epizódokat hosszú, mély szomorúság időszakai követték.
In some cases, exaltation may signal the beginning of a manic phase.
Her diary entries show cycles of despair and exaltation typical of bipolar disorder.
Clinicians noted that his exaltation bordered on irritability and grandiosity.
Exemples pédagogiques
The doctor wrote that the man had a period of exaltation.
Az orvos feljegyezte, hogy a férfinál hangulati emelkedettség időszaka jelentkezett.
In this illness, low mood and exaltation can both appear.
Ebben a betegségben alacsony hangulat és hangulati emelkedettség is előfordulhat.
Exaltation of mood can be a sign of mania.
The nurse saw that his exaltation was not normal happiness.
The report said her exaltation lasted several days.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may assume this technical sense is simply strong happiness, but in medical contexts it refers to an abnormal mood, not just ordinary joy.
Sens
abnormally elevated mood (medical)
Collocations
manic exaltation
|pathological exaltation
|exaltation of mood
|emotional exaltation
|states of exaltation
|episodes of exaltation
Synonymes
euphoria (Commonly used in clinical contexts to describe an unusually high mood; often overlaps with this sense of exaltation.)
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mania (Stronger term for a severe state with very high energy and risky behavior; exaltation can be one feature of mania.)
Antonymes
depression (Clinical low mood, the opposite pole from the high mood of exaltation in mood disorders.)
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dysphoria (A state of unease or dissatisfaction, opposing the overly positive mood of exaltation.)
Thèmes
medicine
|psychology
|health
|emotions
Définition
In medical and mental health language, a very high and excited mood that is not normal and often appears in some mental illnesses.
In psychiatry, an unusually high, excited, or overactive mood, often accompanied by an exaggerated sense of well-being or self-importance.
NOM
C2
TECHNICAL
5
exaltáció
C2
Schéma d’usage :
the exaltation of [planet] in [sign]
In traditional astrology, the exaltation of the Sun is in Aries.
A hagyományos asztrológiában a Nap exaltációja a Kosban van.
The chart places Venus in its exaltation, suggesting strong benefits in relationships.
A képlet a Vénuszt exaltációban mutatja, ami erős kedvező hatásokat jelez a kapcsolatokban.
Each planet has a sign of rulership and a different sign of exaltation.
Some modern astrologers question the classical system of planetary exaltation.
Her teacher asked her to memorize the exaltation of each visible planet.
Exemples pédagogiques
In this book, you can see the exaltation of each planet.
Ebben a könyvben minden bolygó exaltációja megtalálható.
They say the exaltation of Jupiter brings good luck.
Azt mondják, a Jupiter exaltációja szerencsét hoz.
The chart shows Mars in its exaltation sign.
Students must learn the fall and exaltation of every planet.
He studies planetary exaltation in traditional astrology.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners who meet this word first in everyday English may not realize it has this very specific technical meaning in astrology.
Sens
favored zodiac position of planet
Collocations
planetary exaltation
|sign of exaltation
|the exaltation of Venus
|the exaltation of Mars
|degrees of exaltation
|astrological exaltation
Synonymes
dignity (Technical astrological term for favorable positions of a planet; exaltation is one specific type of dignity.)
Antonymes
fall (In astrology, the sign in which a planet is considered weakest, the opposite of its exaltation.)
Thèmes
astrology
|esoterica
|religion
Définition
In astrology, the sign of the zodiac where a planet is thought to have its best and strongest power.
In astrology, the state or zodiac sign in which a planet is believed to have especially strong and favorable influence.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
exaltation
API
GB/ɪɡzˈæltˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˈæltˈeɪʃən/
Syllabes et accentuation
ex - al - ta - tion (4 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (al)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: exaltation
- Plural: exaltation, exaltations
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