exultantly

/ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/ (ame, ipa)

exultantly — adverb

1. showing intense joy or pride out loud, typically after winning, achieving someth

1.副詞C1
釋義

showing intense joy or pride out loud, typically after winning, achieving something big, or watching someone you dislike fail

例句

Ravindra punched the air exultantly when the final whistle blew.

verb + exultantly: punch the air exultantly after a win

The children cheered exultantly as the school bus pulled out of the gate.

cheered exultantly: celebratory group reaction

同義詞
  • jubilantly

    very close in meaning; slightly more formal and without the gloating undertone

  • triumphantly

    emphasises victory over an opponent or obstacle, less the inner feeling of joy

  • gleefully

    lighter, more childlike; often used when the joy is at another's misfortune in a mischievous way

反義詞
  • glumly

    in a quietly sad and disappointed way

  • dejectedly

    showing low spirits after a defeat or setback

文法句型

verb + exultantly

用法筆記

Frequently follows verbs of vocal or physical reaction (shout, cheer, wave, punch, sing). Often carries a tinge of gloating when the joy comes from someone else's defeat — stronger and less polite than 'happily' or 'proudly'.

常見錯誤

❌She felt exultantly about her promotion.
✅She felt exultant about her promotion.
💡'exultantly' is an adverb; after 'feel' use the adjective 'exultant'.
❌He smiled exultantly at his crying friend.
✅He smiled gently at his crying friend.
💡'exultantly' implies triumph or gloating, which clashes with comforting someone.