Antonyms for exaltation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eg-zawl-tey-shuhn, ek-sawl-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl-

Definition of exaltation

Origin : late 14c, from Old French exaltacion "enhancement, elevation," from Latin exaltationem (nominative exaltatio) "elevation, pride," from exaltare (see exalt).

noun promotion, praise
noun great joy

Example sentences :

Harriett felt nothing but a strange, solemn excitement and exaltation.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

So long as she was busy, a sort of exaltation of service upheld her.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

But for all that his exaltation did not subside, but assumed a higher pitch.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Compare that moment of exaltation with the grovelling life of your Christians!
Extract from : « Lotus Buds » by Amy Carmichael

They advanced to the topic again and again, dully, but with exaltation.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

Its contents were a blend of praise and blame, of exaltation and depression.
Extract from : « The Portygee » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

But with the hour, the exaltation went, and reaction started in his soul.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

Religion will become the exaltation of self-respect, of what we call the divine in man.
Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy

She shares all the exaltation of his memory and the fulness of his fame.
Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting

"You have given me a new scheme, Hulda," he said, with exaltation.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

Synonyms for exaltation

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