exalté

 
Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzɔːlteɪ/
literary

noun

  • a person who is elated or impassioned: a band of young exaltés chanting appeals to passers-by

adjective

  • inspiring or stimulating: in the exalté atmosphere of the Bateau Lavoir his writing flourished

Origin:

mid 19th century: French, 'lifted up', past participle of exalter