exult
/ɪɡˈzʌlt/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ (ame, ipa) · /ig-ˈzəlt/ (ame, mw)
exult — verb
- exultpresent simple I / you / we / they
- exultshe / she / it
- exultedpast simple
- exulting-ing form
1. to show very strong feelings of joy and triumph, often loudly, because something
to show very strong feelings of joy and triumph, often loudly, because something good has happened to you or because a rival has been beaten.
Adisa exulted when the judges announced her painting had won first prize.
exult + when-clause for a sudden joyful event
The visiting fans exulted in their team's surprise victory over the league champions.
exult in [noun phrase] for the source of triumph
Owen exulted that his long years of patient research had finally paid off.
Local newspapers exulted at the downfall of the corrupt mayor.
Crowds in the square exulted as the news of the peace agreement spread.
- rejoice
more general and less triumphant; works for any joy, religious or secular
- revel
stresses lingering pleasure in something, not the burst of triumphant joy
- glory
often followed by 'in'; suggests pride in achievement, slightly less openly celebratory than exult
- gloat
negative connotation; exult can be neutral or positive, gloat is always about rubbing in another's defeat
文法句型
exult in [something]
exult at [something]
exult that [clause]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'in', 'at', or a that-clause naming the source of joy. The word carries a strong sense of public, visible celebration — often with a hint of triumph over someone else — so it sounds too strong for quiet personal happiness.