Exaltation

usgb/ˌeɡzɔːlˈteɪʃn/
noun

The action and feeling of great happiness or excitement.

She felt a sense of exaltation after hearing the wonderful news.
Visual representation of "exaltation" - The action and feeling of great happiness or excitement

Often appears as...

  • feel a sense of exaltation
  • state of exaltation

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Approving

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Context Dependent

Use 'exaltation' when the happiness is beyond regular joy, often for a significant event.

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His victory brought a wave of exaltation across the whole community.
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Intensity Matters

'Exaltation' indicates a high level of happiness that usually comes from a profound success or achievement.

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The team's exaltation was palpable after the last-minute win.
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Avoid Overuse

Reserve 'exaltation' for special moments; overusing it for minor joys dilutes its impact.

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Upon reaching the summit, the climbers shared a moment of exaltation.
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