exult, draw strength

Many Blacks Find Hope in a Breakthrough

By MARCUS MABRY 44 minutes ago

Many African-Americans exulted in a political triumph they never thought they would see, hoping their children would draw strength.

We shall struggle on, drawing our strength from the courage of others.

Definition

exult Hide phonetics
verb [I] FORMAL
to express great pleasure or happiness, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
They exulted at/over their victory.
She seems to exult in her power.

exultant Hide phonetics
adjective FORMAL
very happy, especially at someone else's defeat or failure:
an exultant cheer
an exultant crowd