NYT Dictionary

EXULTANT

/ɪɡˈzʌl.tənt/
Adjectiveex-ULT-antex-ult-ant · 3 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Latin exsultāns, present participle of exsultō (“rejoice; boast”). See also exult.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cheerfulcontentecstaticgayhappyjovialjoyfuljubilantmerrypleased

Antonyms

downcastmiserableunhappy

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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