exulting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
KK: /ɪɡˈzʌltɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Relating to a feeling of great happiness and joy, often as a result of success or victory.
Example
The exulting crowd celebrated their team's victory with cheers and laughter.
Conversation
I just got the news about my promotion, and I'm feeling so excited!
That's amazing! You must be exulting right now.
I really am! It's such a great feeling to see my hard work pay off.
You deserve it, and I can't wait to celebrate with you!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
joyful
elated
triumphant
Antonyms
miserable
dejected
sorrowful
verb
Definition
To show or feel great joy and happiness, often because of a success or victory.
Example
After winning the championship, the team was exulting in their achievement.
Tense Forms
Past: exulted
Past Participle: exulted
Conversation
Did you see the final score of the game last night?
Yeah, they were exulting after that last-minute goal!
I can't believe they won like that; it was so exciting!
Root Explanation
Exulting → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "saltare" (meaning to leap or jump). The word "exulting" means to leap out in joy or to show great happiness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'leaping out' ('ex-') in joy — that's why exulting means to express great happiness.
Visually Confused Words
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felting
belting