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exultant

exul·tant

UK/ɪɡˈzʌl.tənt/ US/ɪˈɡzʌltʌnt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success

  • “rejoicing crowds filled the streets on VJ Day”
  • “a triumphal success”
  • “a triumphant shout”
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Origin

From Latin exsultāns, present participle of exsultō (“rejoice; boast”). See also exult.

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