Triumphantly joyful after a victory, breakthrough, or release.
Reach for it when describing happiness whose source is a hard-won success
The exultant team lifted the repaired bell into place together.
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playful
over the moon
Fits when delighted celebration suits conversation
Careful The idiom is clichéd and does not specifically connect happiness to triumph.
everyday
Fits when overwhelming happiness matters more than its cause
Careful Ecstasy can follow any wonderful news, not necessarily achievement.
everyday
Fits when simply having won is the important fact
Careful Victory is a status; the winner may feel relieved rather than exultant.
warm
Fits when success creates intense but gracious happiness
Careful Elated is less victory-focused and avoids exultant's risk of gloating.
professional
Fits when victory and justified pride are the defining facts
Careful Triumphant can describe a result or return without revealing the person's joy.
formal
Fits when a group celebrates a victory openly
Careful Jubilation emphasizes public celebration more than personal triumph.
literary
Fits when joy is actively and collectively expressed
Careful Rejoicing can follow reunion or gratitude without a victory.
exultant crowd
The exultant crowd applauded both finalists after the result.
exultant mood
An exultant mood spread through the laboratory after confirmation.
exultant winner
The exultant winner invited her whole relay team onto the podium.
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