What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exultant
Example
She was exultant when she found out she got the job. [exultant: adjective]
Example
The team was exultant after winning the championship game. [exultant: adjective]
jubilant
Example
The crowd was jubilant when the home team scored the winning goal. [jubilant: adjective]
Example
He felt jubilant after receiving the award for his hard work. [jubilant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Jubilant is more commonly used than exultant in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exultant and jubilant?
Both exultant and jubilant are formal words, but jubilant is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
