exultation

Definition

The act of exulting; great joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight

Etymology

From Middle English exultacion, from Old French exultacion, from Latin exsultātiō, exsultātiōnem.

Example Sentences

• "Strange that this idea carried with it something of exultation! so much does the pride of man rejoice in aught that marks him from his fellows, and little does it seem to matter whether that mark be for good or for evil."