What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ecstatic
Example
She was ecstatic when she found out she got the job. [ecstatic: adjective]
Example
The crowd was ecstatic after their team won the championship. [ecstatic: adjective]
exultant
Example
He was exultant after winning the race. [exultant: adjective]
Example
The team was exultant after their hard-fought victory. [exultant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Ecstatic is more commonly used than exultant in everyday language, but both words are less common than other synonyms for happiness and joy.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ecstatic and exultant?
Exultant is more formal than ecstatic and is often used in more professional or academic contexts, such as in literature or journalism.
