EXHILARATE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilarate

verb

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt

Definition of exhilarate

as in to thrill

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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as in to excite

to fill with great joy the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

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Recent Examples of exhilarate The ease of Letty’s romance with Montgomery’s character is positively exhilarating by comparison, and Brown makes the most of the contrast. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 July 2026 Ozzy, who commanded audiences with his unpredictable, exhilarating live performances, was also known for his sharp sense of humor. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 For nearly two decades, Justin Bieber has cut a tumultuous, highly scrutinized, and often exhilarating path through pop music and global celebrity. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 Life will take you on twists and turns, but that is the fun and exhilarating part of the ride. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarate

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When Nguyen brought the Bronco home, his wife wasn't thrilled about the idea of using it to drive their young children.

— Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
This alone made a great first impression—the thought of cleaning my hardwood floors, couch, baseboards, and rugs without swapping devices thrilled me as someone who was previously using multiple vacuums to accomplish the same tasks.

— Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

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The Meråker Line from Trondheim to the Swedish border was fully electrified this spring, allowing electric trains to operate across the border at Storlien.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Potential uses beyond conventional factories The technology could potentially serve industries that require moderate levels of process heat but are difficult to electrify directly.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026

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Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Always popular, coral bells delight with bright blooms and fast-growing leaves that hide fading bulbs.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of delight

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