ex·ul·ta·tion \ˌeksəlˈtāshən, ˌegzəl- also -kˌs- or -gˌz-\noun (-s) Etymology: Middle English exultacioun, from Middle French exultation, from Latin exsultation-, exsultatio, exultation-, exultatio, from exsultatus, exultatus (past participle of exsultare, exultare) + -ion-, -io -ion 1. a.: the act of exulting b.: the state of being exultant 2.: very great or triumphant joy : joyous transport < the exultation of victory and the thrill of power — John Buchan >