exalting

Thân thiện

An exalting speech filled the audience with hope and pride.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Tending to exalt; having the effect of elevating or glorifying: Describes something that raises in rank, character, dignity, or spirit; that which inspires noble feelings or lofty ideals.
   • Inspiring or uplifting in a noble or spiritual way: Refers to something that fills one with a sense of grandeur, moral elevation, or profound admiration.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The composer's exalting symphony left the audience feeling inspired and uplifted.
  • Her speech was not just informative but truly exalting, celebrating the virtues of courage and compassion.
  • They found the view from the mountaintop to be an exalting experience.

Advanced Usage

• In literary or formal critique: Used to describe art, music, or rhetoric that elevates the subject matter or the audience's spirit.
  • The critic praised the film for its exalting portrayal of human resilience.
• In spiritual or philosophical contexts: Describes experiences or ideas that connect one to a higher purpose or state of being.
  • Meditation can lead to an exalting sense of peace and connection.

Variants and Related Words

• Exalt (verb): To raise in rank, power, or character; to praise highly.
  • The king decided to exalt his most loyal knight.
• Exalted (adjective): Elevated in rank, power, or character; noble, lofty.
  • She held an exalted position in the company.
• Exaltation (noun): A feeling or state of extreme happiness, or the action of praising someone or something highly.
  • Her exaltation was evident when she won the award.

Synonyms

• Elevating: Raising to a higher level.
• Glorifying: Praising highly, making glorious.
• Inspirational: Providing inspiration.
• Uplifting: Making one feel happier or more hopeful.
• Ennobling: Giving a greater nobility of character to.

Antonyms

• Debasing: Reducing in quality or value; degrading.
• Demoralizing: Causing a loss of confidence or hope.
• Humiliating: Making someone feel ashamed and foolish.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To sing someone's/something's exalting praises: To praise someone or something very highly and enthusiastically.
  • The entire community sang the exalting praises of their retiring teacher.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. tending to exalt
   • an exalting eulogy
   • ennobling thoughts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ennobling