Meaning & Definition of word "Exhilaration"

Exhilaration

/ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. a feeling of extreme happiness or excitement.
    • Example: The exhilaration of skydiving left her breathless and smiling.
  • 2. a state of lively or cheerful excitement.
    • Example: The crowd's exhilaration was palpable as the concert began.
  • 3. the act of making (someone) feel very happy or excited.
    • Example: The exhilarating experience of riding the roller coaster brought joy to the children.

Etymology

From Latin 'exhilarare', meaning to cheer or gladden.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bubbles of exhilaration:

moments of extreme joy or excitement.

exhilaration of victory:

the intense joy felt after triumph.

Related Words

exhilarate:

To make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.

exhilarating:

Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated.

Slang Meanings of exhilaration

Meaning: On cloud nine

Example Sentence: After winning the game, I was on cloud nine.

Meaning: High on life

Example Sentence: She was just high on life after her graduation.