SuaviloquyToday’s word

exultation

Exultation, n.

Etymology: [L. exsultatio: cf. F. exultation.]

The act of exulting; lively joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight; triumph. His bosom swelled with exultation. Prescott.

Shades of meaning

Fernald lists exultation only as an antonym, under chagrin.

He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.

Synonyms

none given

Antonyms