exhilarate

verb

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt How to pronounce exhilarate (audio)
Definition of exhilaratenext
1
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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2
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 expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 To be in Fort Worth for the better part of the last eight, nine months was exhilarating. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich. — Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
  1. thrill
  2. excite
  3. electrify
  4. delight
  5. elate
  6. intoxicate
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  • Fair-goers can expect thrilling new rides and exhibitions, along with traditional cook-offs and animal shows.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • Argentina advanced to its second straight World Cup final after a thrilling 2-1 win over England on Wednesday.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 July 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when told of the selection after New York's win at Washington.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • For the latest generation—the sixth since 1994—all RAV4s are electrified.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
  • The 2026 World Cup began with South Korea's electrifying victory over the Czech Republic.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • Mitchell entered the theater just after the clip ended and was delighted by the immersive effects.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 19 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of delight
Verb
  • There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of elate
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  • Regulators are asking who verifies the dose and what happens when an intoxicating product is sold through a channel with no cannabis-specific oversight.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Houston's autopsy found she was acutely intoxicated with cocaine at the time of her death and showed evidence of chronic cocaine use.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 July 2026
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