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exalted

exalted

6.2
Very happy and proud because of success or praise
  • adjective
  • /ɪɡˈzɔltɪd/
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  • His exalted status in the organization made him a role model for many young employees.

I instantly was exalted above the earth.

Examples

  • But it's those divergent qualities that birth such brilliant art and we all deserve a chance to be exalted from the start.

  • I instantly was exalted above the earth.

  • After receiving the award, she felt truly exalted for her hard work and dedication.

  • The speaker's passionate words left the audience feeling exalted and inspired.

Synonyms

ecstatic
vsexalted
69 4.5

Feeling very happy and excited

emphasizes pride and feeling elevated rather than raw intensity
esteemed
vsexalted
  • Formal
54 4.6

A person or thing that many people respect and admire

focuses on feeling elevated and joyful rather than public admiration
elated
vsexalted
11 4.0

Feeling very happy and excited because of good news or success

adds a sense of pride and elevated spirit beyond simple excitement
honored
vsexalted
  • Formal
8 3.3

Respected and admired because of important achievements or a long history

focuses more on inner proud elevation and happiness than external regard
exultant
vsexalted
  • Formal
3 7.3

Very happy and proud because of a big success

focuses on proud elevation or status rather than success cause
uplifted
vsexalted
3.9

Feeling happy and proud because something made you feel better

includes a stronger sense of status elevation and proud feeling
blessed
vsexalted
2.3

Feeling lucky and happy about something

leans more on pride and elevated status than mere luck

How Elevated

exalted
6.2
elated
11 4.0
uplifted
3.9
proud
1.0
pleased
936 1.0
content
108 1.0

Surface Forms

exalted positive

Morphology

exalted = exalt (transparent) = exalt + ed

A standard adjectival (past-participial) formation from 'exalt' expressing an elevated emotional or status feeling directly linked to the verb.

Etymology

The word exalted comes from Latin parts ex- meaning 'up' and altus meaning 'high', the same root as altitude. So to feel exalted is to feel 'lifted up' with joy or pride, as if you are higher in spirit.