[+ obj] 1 formal : to raise (someone or something) to a higher level
▪ His behavior has exalted the power and prestige of his office. 2 a formal : to praise (someone or something) highly
▪ The essay exalts the simple beauty of the country. ▪ We exalt thee, O Lord.
b : to present (something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable
▪ His new film exalts [=glorifies] military power. ▪ He shamelessly exalts his own role in the peace process.
▪ His behavior has exalted the power and prestige of his office.
▪ The essay exalts the simple beauty of the country. ▪ We exalt thee, O Lord.
b : to present (something) in a way that is very favorable or too favorable
▪ His new film exalts [=glorifies] military power. ▪ He shamelessly exalts his own role in the peace process.
Do not confuse exalt with exult.
— exalted adjective [more exalted; most exalted]
▪ She rose to an exalted [=very high] position in the company. ▪ an exalted feeling [=a very happy feeling] ▪ He had an exalted [=very high] opinion of his own work.
▪ She rose to an exalted [=very high] position in the company. ▪ an exalted feeling [=a very happy feeling] ▪ He had an exalted [=very high] opinion of his own work.
— exalting adjective [more exalting; most exalting]
▪ The movie is an exalting [=uplifting] experience.
▪ The movie is an exalting [=uplifting] experience.







