exult (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzʌlt/
Definition
To feel or show great happiness and triumph, often because of a success or victory.
Examples
She exulted in her newfound freedom.
The crowd exulted as their team scored the winning goal.
He exulted over his opponent's defeat.
How to Use exult
- exult in (prepositional phrase)
- To feel or show great happiness and triumph about something. — "They exulted in their success."
- exult over (prepositional phrase)
- To feel or show great happiness and triumph because of something that has happened to you or someone else. — "The fans exulted over the team's unexpected win."
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