noun

exaltation

Exaltation (noun) means the act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.

noun

The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.

A feeling of happiness so intense as to be carried away by it; joyful pride bordering on ecstasy, often resulting from acclaim or triumph.

The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.

That placement of a planet in the zodiac in which it is deemed to exert its strongest influence.

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Etymology

From Middle English exaltacioun, exaltatioun, from Old French exaltacion and Latin exaltātiō (“exaltation, elevation”), from exaltō (“raise, elevate, exalt”), from ex (“from, out of”) + altus (“high”). By surface analysis, exalt + -ation.

Rhymes for exaltation

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What is the meaning of exaltation?

"exaltation" (noun) means the act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.

What are the different meanings of exaltation?

"exaltation" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation; 2. A feeling of happiness so intense as to be carried away by it; joyful pride bordering on ecstasy, often resulting from acclaim or triumph; 3. The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.