exaltation

/ˌɛɡzɔlˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. A feeling of extreme happiness, pride, or joy.
    • She felt a sense of exaltation as she watched the sunrise from the mountaintop.
    • The crowd's exaltation was clear when the hero arrived.
    • Winning the championship filled the team with exaltation.
  2. The act of praising or honoring someone or something highly.
    • The poem is an exaltation of nature's beauty.
    • The exaltation of the leader was part of the ceremony.
    • His speech included the exaltation of the volunteers who saved the town.
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