exulting 1 of 2

as in triumphant
having or expressing feelings of joy or triumph with an exulting smile the winner of the tournament waved to the cheering crowd

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exulting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of exult

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Recent Examples of exulting
Verb
Wooldridge’s message mentioned Paul the Apostle’s exulting in the principles of faith, hope and love. Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exulting
Adjective
  • Kim Kardashian’s short, sharp press tour wardrobe for her forthcoming Hulu series All’s Fair has been triumphant, delighting in pieces of fashion history and fresh-off-the-runway looks.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Often romanticized and glorified as a triumphant moment in Western histories, Columbus’s travels wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, which became one of the key areas for European expansion and subsequently violent accumulation.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.
    Kimberly Richardson, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The video-sharing phenomenon has captivated billions, upending old ways of doing things, generating vast revenues, and delighting people around the world.
    Merrill Fabry, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Both of our co-founders, along with much of our leadership team, are proud Kentucky natives.
    Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
  • In photos from the show, the proud mom and aunt could be seen walking down the runway hand-in-hand with her two sons, while Zaya led the way in front of them.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Winged Beavers coach Jon Wholley was ecstatic.
    Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Irwin, who is a wildlife conservationist and the son of late Crocodile Hunter star Steve Irwin, posted a video on Instagram that captured his ecstatic surprise upon receiving a massive bouquet of flowers from Bailey.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Branch said one final time, then jumped into the air a few times before disappearing into a mass of teammates — exultant, relieved and … lucky.
    Seth Emerson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
  • June 11, 2025 Music 13 of the late Brian Wilson’s finest songs to revisit Wilson leaves a singularly inventive, exultant body of work that scripted California to the world.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But before rejoicing, consider what might be a kind of gas price dilemma.
    Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Exulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exulting. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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