English Dictionary
Definition of “exhilarating”
exhilarating (ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ
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Definitions
adjective
- causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness ⇒
an exhilarating helicopter trip
Alternative Forms
exˈhilaˌratingly adverb
Synonyms
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exciting,
thrilling,
stimulating,
breathtaking,
cheering,
exalting,
enlivening,
invigorating,
gladdening,
vitalizing,
exhilarant,
exhilarate (ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to make lively and cheerful; gladden; elate
Alternative Forms
exˌhilaˈration noun exˈhilarative exˈhilaratory adjective Word Origin
C16: from Latin exhilarāre, from hilarāre to cheer; see hilarious
Synonyms
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excite,
delight,
cheer,
thrill,
stimulate,
animate,
exalt,
lift,
enliven,
invigorate,
gladden,
elate,
inspirit,
pep or perk up
Usage examples
He wanted to extend as long as possible the moment of hope, the exhilarating oasis of possibility.
Reeves, Robert, Doubting Thomas (1986)The sort who'd rave about the quality of their service and what an exhilarating experience they had.
Business Today (2002)It really is no fun watching Irish teams get beaten 44-5 no matter how chic and exhilarating the French fans are.
Irish Times (2002)The feeling of being on the open water, but not in a boat, is simply exhilarating.
Glasgow Herald (2001)The more difficult the journey could be made to appear, the more exhilarating would become the actual act of embarkation.
Kabbani, Rana, Imperial Fictions - Europe's Myths of Orient (1986)
