exultancy
zʌlˈteɪ noun
the act of exulting; lively or triumphant joy, as over success or victory.
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exult (ɪɡˈzʌlt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to be joyful or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success; rejoice |
| 2. | ( |
| [C16: from Latin exsultāre to jump or leap for joy, from saltāre to leap] | |
| exultation | |
| —n | |
| ex'ultingly | |
| —adv | |
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Exultancy
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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| exultant (ɪɡˈzʌltənt) | |
| —adj | |
| elated or jubilant, esp because of triumph or success | |
| ex'ultance | |
| —n | |
| ex'ultancy | |
| —n | |
| ex'ultantly | |
| —adv | |
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exultation
early 15c., from M.Fr. exulter, from L. exultare, frequentative of exsilire "leap out or up," from ex- "forth" + salire "to leap" (see salient). Notion is of leaping or dancing for joy.
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