exulted

VERB

be joyful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

rejoice

STRONG

celebrate cheer jubilate

WEAK

be delighted be elated be happy be in high spirits be jubilant be overjoyed jump for joy make merry

Antonyms

WEAK

be sad conceal grieve hide mourn

VERB

boast

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gloat revel

STRONG

bluster brag bully crow glory triumph vaunt

WEAK

show off take delight in

Antonyms

WEAK

be sad conceal grieve hide mourn

Example Sentences

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“Confirmed, it’s coming home! Lungu to be buried in Zambia,” the city of Chipata exulted on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

“We did it!” a family member exulted to lead defense attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2024

When his team succeeded, when the Trinity gadget exploded, Oppenheimer both exulted and mourned.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

Having dreaded the worst, Pakistan exulted with relief and pride over the daring rescue.

From Reuters • Aug. 23, 2023

Pizarro exulted less in victory than one might imagine.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann