Definitions for exaltationˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl-

ex•al•ta•tion^*ˌɛg zɔlˈteɪ ʃən, ˌɛk sɔl-(n.)

the act of exalting.
the state of being exalted.
elation of mind or feeling, sometimes abnormal or morbid in character; rapture.
(in astrology) the sign or part of the zodiac in which the influence of a planet is most positive
Category: Astrology
Ref: (opposed to fall 1 71 ).
a flight of larks.
Category: British

^* Syn: See ecstasy.

1350–1400; ME < LL

ecstasy, rapture, transport, exaltation, raptus(noun)
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
"listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture"- Charles Dickens
exaltation(noun)
the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
exaltation(noun)
a flock of larks (especially a flock of larks in flight overhead)
deification, exaltation, apotheosis(noun)
the elevation of a person (as to the status of a god)

exaltation(Noun)
The act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation.
exaltation(Noun)
The refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property.
exaltation(Noun)
That placement of a planet in the zodiac in which it is deemed to exert its strongest influence.

Origin: From exaltation, from exaltatio, from exalto, from ex + altus.

Exaltation(noun)
the act of exalting or raising high; also, the state of being exalted; elevation
Exaltation(noun)
the refinement or subtilization of a body, or the increasing of its virtue or principal property
Exaltation(noun)
that place of a planet in the zodiac in which it was supposed to exert its strongest influence

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