Definitions
- Describing a feeling of great happiness or joy. - Referring to a state of being overjoyed or thrilled about something. - Talking about a sense of pride or accomplishment that brings happiness.
- Describing a feeling of excitement or thrill. - Referring to a state of being invigorated or energized by an experience. - Talking about a sense of adventure or risk-taking that brings excitement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe positive emotions.
- 2Both words are associated with feelings of happiness and excitement.
- 3Both words can be used to describe the emotional response to an event or experience.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exhilaration is more intense than elation, often describing a feeling of extreme excitement or thrill.
- 2Cause: Elation is often caused by a sense of accomplishment or success, while exhilaration is often caused by an exciting or adventurous experience.
- 3Physical sensation: Exhilaration may involve physical sensations such as increased heart rate or adrenaline rush, while elation is more focused on emotional feelings.
- 4Duration: Elation may last longer than exhilaration, which is often a short-lived feeling.
- 5Usage: Elation is more commonly used in everyday language, while exhilaration is more commonly used in specific contexts such as sports or adventure activities.
Remember this!
Elation and exhilaration both describe positive emotions associated with happiness and excitement. However, elation is often caused by a sense of accomplishment or success, while exhilaration is often caused by an exciting or adventurous experience. Exhilaration is more intense and may involve physical sensations, while elation is more focused on emotional feelings. Elation is more commonly used in everyday language, while exhilaration is more commonly used in specific contexts such as sports or adventure activities.
