Meaning & Definition of word "Exhilarating"
Exhilarating
/ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/
adjective:
- 1. Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.
- Example: The exhilarating experience of skydiving left him feeling alive.
- 2. Invigorating; stimulating.
- Example: The exhilarating breeze on the mountaintop was refreshing after the strenuous hike.
- 3. Exciting or thrilling.
- Example: The concert was an exhilarating event that had the crowd on their feet.
Etymology
●Etymology for word exhilarating: From Latin 'exhilarare', meaning 'to enliven'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
exhilarating experience:
an experience that is very exciting and enjoyable
exhilarating feeling:
a feeling that brings immense joy or excitement
Related Words
exhilaration:
the state of being exhilarated; a feeling of excitement.
exhilarate:
to make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.
Slang Meanings of exhilarating
Meaning: lit
● Example Sentence: That concert was so lit, it was absolutely exhilarating!
Meaning: buzzing
● Example Sentence: After that ride, I'm still buzzing—it was exhilarating!