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10 Language-to-English DictionariesExultation
/ˌɛɡ.zʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation, often accompanied by outward expressions of joy.
"There was a roar of exultation from the crowd as the winning goal was scored in the final seconds." - 2
The act of exulting; triumphant rejoicing over success or victory.
"She could not conceal her exultation at finally securing the prestigious fellowship."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin verb exultare (earlier exsultare), meaning 'to leap up for joy', formed from ex- ('out') + saltare ('to dance, leap'). Entering the English language in the late 15th century via Old French, the term originally retained a strong physical connotation of bounding upward before shifting to represent an intense emotion of triumphant joy.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Exultation" is said worldwide
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exultation
Transliteration: ɛɡ.zyl.ta.sjɔ̃
"Leurs visages reflétaient une vive exultation après cette victoire historique."
Jubel
Transliteration: ˈjuːbl̩
"Die Nachricht löste im ganzen Land grenzenlosen Jubel aus."
esultanza
Transliteration: e.zulˈtan.tsa
"C'è stata una grande esultanza tra i tifosi per il titolo vinto."
exultación
Transliteration: ek.sul.taˈsjon
"El público estalló en gritos de exultación al anunciar el veredicto."
exultação
Transliteration: e.zuw.taˈsãw
"A festa foi marcada por momentos de profunda exultação e alegria."
पुلاकित
Transliteration: pulakit
Script: उल्लास
"उनकी जीत पर पूरे स्टेडियम में उल्लास की लहर दौड़ गई।"
狂喜
Transliteration: kuáng xǐ
"听到这个好消息，全场一片狂喜。"
환희
Transliteration: hwanhui
"그들은 승리의 환희를 숨기지 못하고 소리쳐 외쳤다."
歓喜
Transliteration: kanki
"優勝が決まった瞬間、スタジアムは歓喜に包まれた。"
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