exaltation

Definitions

A state of extreme happiness or elevated spirits.

The action of elevating someone in rank, power, or character.

The act of praising or glorifying someone or something.

Examples

The crowd erupted in a state of pure exaltation when their team scored the winning goal.

She felt a sense of spiritual exaltation as she stood at the summit of the mountain.

The poet wrote with such exaltation that his words seemed to transcend the limitations of language.

Synonyms

elation rapture jubilation ecstasy glorification elevation delight

Antonyms

depression dejection misery humiliation abasement despair sorrow