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Synonyms of exultant

11 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for exultant is happy. Other synonyms of exultant are merry, cheerful, joyful, ecstatic and triumphant. The opposite of exultant is miserable.

Synonyms and similar words for exultant

adjectiveVery happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.

  • cheerfulNoticeably happy and optimistic.
  • content
  • ecstaticExtremely happy.
  • gay
  • happyHaving a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as...
  • jovialCheerful and good-humoured; jolly, merry.
  • joyfulFeeling or causing joy.
  • jubilantIn a state of elation.
  • merryJolly and full of high spirits; happy.
  • pleased
  • triumphantRejoicing in victory or success; displaying triumph; exultant.

Opposite of exultant

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Meaning of exultant

  1. adjective Very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.

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Questions about synonyms of exultant

What is another word for exultant?
Exultant has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as happy, merry, cheerful, joyful, ecstatic, triumphant, jovial and jubilant.
What is the opposite of exultant?
The opposite of exultant is miserable.
What does exultant mean?
Exultant means very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure.

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