exultant

Thrilled beyond measure

Exultant describes triumphant, openly joyful elation—the kind that's hard to contain.

Someone exultant isn't quietly pleased; they're visibly celebrating: The exultant crowd surged onto the field after the final whistle.

The word suggests victory or vindication, a moment when restraint gives way to unguarded delight.

elated

overjoyed

Extremely pleased, intensely glad

euphoric · blissful · enraptured · radiant · beaming · gleeful · delighted · buoyant · uplifted · transported

triumphant

victorious

Having achieved triumph

vanquishing · overcoming · prevailing · champion · heroic · undefeated · invincible · dominant · supreme · masterful

celebratory

festive

Cheerfully celebratory

cheering · toast · congratulations · gala · merriment · carnival · jamboree · hooray · fete · ceremony

lighthearted

carefree

Free from anxiety

sunny · chipper · upbeat · merry · cheerful · jovial · ebullient · sprightly · vivacious · blithe

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Opposites
emotional state

exultantdejected

Low in spirits

despairing · crestfallen · disconsolate · despondent · defeated

outward expression/demeanor

exultantsubdued

Reduced in intensity

cowed · defeated · deflated · humbled · chastened

Family

exultation, exultantly

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G