Definitions
- Describing a feeling of intense joy or happiness. - Referring to a state of being elevated or lifted up, either physically or emotionally. - Talking about a sense of pride or admiration for someone or something.
- Describing a feeling of great happiness or joy. - Referring to a state of being overjoyed or thrilled. - Talking about a sense of excitement or enthusiasm for something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a feeling of intense happiness or joy.
- 2Both words can be used to express a sense of pride or admiration.
- 3Both words are positive in connotation.
- 4Both words are commonly used in literature and poetry.
- 5Both words can be used to describe an emotional response to an achievement or success.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exaltation is often associated with a more intense or elevated feeling than elation.
- 2Usage: Exaltation is less common and more formal than elation, which is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Exaltation can also refer to a state of being elevated or lifted up, while elation is more focused on the emotional response.
Remember this!
Exaltation and elation are synonyms that both describe a feeling of intense happiness or joy. However, exaltation is often associated with a more elevated or intense feeling, while elation is more commonly used in everyday language and has a slightly less formal connotation. Both words can be used to express a sense of pride or admiration and are positive in connotation.
