To feel thrilled or excited; to have one's heart leap with anticipation or joy.
久しぶりの海外旅行で心が躍った。
I was thrilled about my first trip abroad in a long time.
新しい仕事の話を聞いて、心が躍った。
Hearing about the new job offer made my heart skip a beat.
子どもたちは遠足の日を待ち遠しく思い、心が躍っていた。
The children were eagerly awaiting the field trip and were excited.
あの作家の新刊が出ると聞いて、心が躍った。
I was excited to hear that the author's new book was coming out.