exhilarate Definition
to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated.
Using exhilarate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "exhilarate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The news of her promotion exhilarated her.
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The rollercoaster ride exhilarated the children.
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The fresh air and exercise exhilarated him.
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The concert was so good that it exhilarated the audience.
exhilarate Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for exhilarate
- excite
- thrill
- stimulate
Antonyms for exhilarate
Phrases with exhilarate
an experience that makes someone feel very happy, animated, or elated
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Skydiving was an exhilarating experience for me.
a feeling of great happiness, animation, or elation
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Winning the championship gave me an exhilarating feeling.
an effect that makes someone feel very happy, animated, or elated
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The music had an exhilarating effect on the crowd.
Origins of exhilarate
from Latin 'exhilaratus', past participle of 'exhilarare', meaning 'gladden, cheer, refresh'
Summary: exhilarate in Brief
To 'exhilarate' [ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt] is to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated. It can be caused by various experiences, such as promotions, rollercoaster rides, fresh air, or concerts. The term extends into phrases like 'exhilarating experience,' 'exhilarating feeling,' and 'exhilarating effect.'
