Exalting

/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Causing or tending to raise someone's mood, status, or spirits to a higher level; inspiring triumph or pride.

Etymology

Present participle of exalt, formed with -ing suffix. As an adjective, it describes the ongoing quality of raising something up.

Kelly Says

Present participles used as adjectives (-ing adjectives) are brilliant because they capture the dynamic quality of action—'exalting' doesn't just mean elevated, it means the process of lifting is actively happening!

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