Synonyms of exhilarate

exhilarate

verb

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt 

1

as in to thrill

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrill
• excite
• electrify
• delight
• inspire
• titillate
• intoxicate
• galvanize
• intrigue
• enchant
• arouse
• stimulate
• turn on
• provoke
• pump up
• captivate
• incite
• mesmerize
• charge
• enthrall
• bewitch
• charm
• hypnotize
• tantalize
• rivet
• interest
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• discourage
• dishearten
• demoralize
• jade
• dispirit
• deject

2

as in to excite

to fill with great joy

the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excite
• delight
• elate
• intoxicate
• enrapture
• please
• elevate
• satisfy
• stimulate
• uplift
• inspire
• transport
• gladden
• gratify
• rejoice
• content
• warm
• commove

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depress
• discourage
• demoralize
• distress
• dishearten
• oppress
• dispirit
• sadden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exhilarate

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

Its open floor plan and dramatic ceiling height in many of the rooms used by residents and guests, provides a sense of space that is exhilarating. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2026

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