Synonyms for exultance

Grammar : Noun

Spell : eg-zuhl-tey-shuh n, ek-suhl-

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛg zʌlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sʌl-

Définition of exultance

Origin : early 15c., from Old French exultacion, from Latin exultationem/exsultationem, noun of action from past participle stem of exultare/exsultare, frequentative of exsilire "leap out or up" (see exult). Notion is of leaping or dancing for joy. An Old English word for it was heahbliss "high bliss."

noun exultation

Example sentences :

But this was a slight vexation in the exultance of her mood.
Extract from : « The Cup of Fury » by Rupert Hughes

Forbes felt no longer an exultance at falling in with these people.
Extract from : « What Will People Say? » by Rupert Hughes

They felt their bodies sway under the effects of acceleration and exultance filled them.
Extract from : « Wanted--7 Fearless Engineers! » by Warner Van Lorne

His chief sensation was one of utter loneliness, mingled with exultance at freedom.
Extract from : « The Rough Road » by William John Locke

There was an exultance about his bearing and a keenness like that of a hunting animal catching the fresh scent of game.
Extract from : « Moon-Face and Other Stories » by Jack London

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