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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce exhilarated (audio)
Definition of exhilaratednext
as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the winner's exhilarated glow was seen in newspaper photographs around the globe

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exhilarated

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verb

past tense of exhilarate
1
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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2
as in excited
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 exhilarated
Adjective
Dowling felt exhilarated and elated to see his pupil on top of the podium. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Dunk seems at once exhilarated and overwhelmed. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 They are inspired by the stories of ancient cultures, captivated by the serenity of nature's wonders, and exhilarated by the excitement of encountering wildlife in their natural habitats. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarated
  1. ecstatic
  2. thrilled
  3. excited
  4. giddy
  5. electrified
  6. elated
  7. delighted
  8. pleased
Adjective
  • Alan does the table walkaround and taps Funeral Director Joe, who is ecstatic, and Pilot Tomica.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Something builds, intensifies, and then there is an ecstatic release.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Verb
  • And, of course, we are thrilled to have the sensational Darlene Love join us as our Honorary Chair.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And he was thrilled when his hometown Bills drafted one of his biggest fans at UConn, wide receiver Skyler Bell, a former hockey player.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilled
Verb
  • If Linde's earnings are growing this robustly while revenue barely grew, investors should be excited by the prospect of revenue acceleration over the next few years.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Quinn has been coaching for 33 years — this is his ninth as an NFL head coach — and he’s always been excited by the weight of expectation.
    — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • With the film set to go into production in fall 2027 in Alberta, Canada, and Switzerland, Meier is giddy about the prospect of painting on a broader canvas than ever before.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The attendees were hip, all ages, and slightly giddy, ready to have whales blow their minds.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of giddy
Verb
  • This one felt livelier across the board, electrified by Antonelli’s youthful exuberance.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The rail line was electrified in 1908, and commuter trains operated until 1941.
    — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrified
Verb
  • The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of elated
Verb
  • She was delighted by the story and assured me that had Bernard seen Eddie decapitate his work for a laugh, he would have been doubled over alongside my father.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That opening-day land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom delighted families for 28 years, but officially closed in February 2026 to make way for an entirely new Tropical Americas land.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Not every decision pleased every constituency, but his steady leadership showed that justice can evolve without compromising safety.
    — Maha Elgenaidi, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
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