NYT Dictionary

EXULT

/ɪɡˈzʌlt/
Verbex-ULTex-ult · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

To rejoice; to be very happy, especially in triumph; to triumph (over).

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French exulter, from Latin exsultō, frequentative of exsiliō (“jump up”), from ex- + saliō (“jump, leap”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

exuberaterejoicetriumphjubilatecapercaracolecarolchirpcrowdance

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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