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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce exhilarating (audio)
Definition of exhilaratingnext
as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert

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exhilarating

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verb

present participle of exhilarate
1
as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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2
as in intoxicating
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 exhilarating
Adjective
While much of the country has since become firmly established on the international travel map, Asturias has retained that exhilarating sense of discovery. — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 The superstar striker, who scored two goals in the exhilarating match, was spotted the following night, all dressed up and ready to go. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
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 exhilarating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating
  1. exciting
  2. thrilling
  3. intoxicating
  4. breathtaking
  5. electrifying
  6. interesting
  7. intriguing
Adjective
  • The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Verb
  • Few contemporary A-list actors give better scared face than her, and as with her psychologically fraught pop star in Mother Mary, there’s a physicality to her action-mom turn here that’s thrilling to watch.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The animation is more than just impressive, the songs — including a gem from the Backstreet Boys — are terrific and the action sequences are exciting and thrilling to behold.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • Add in a sport element, and the feeling of sharing the joy of winning with fellow fans of the same team or athlete is intoxicating.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, star jasmine adds undertones of intoxicating honey.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of intoxicating
Adjective
  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is racing to get a handle on an almost entirely unregulated industry – one that’s advancing at breathtaking speed.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Verb
  • This is the spirit that Marvel Tokon carries forward, an electrifying synthesis by main character designer Yuki Kato, whose art has shaped Arc System Works' fighting games since the beloved BlazBlue.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Arendt, evidently depressed and convinced of life’s meaninglessness, found his teaching electrifying.
    — David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Do not scatter your energy across every interesting possibility.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Equally, a disappointing first quarter can create an intriguing price if the problem is temporary, fixable, and already discounted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow's most intriguing hook is its set of CMS tools, which gives you a system to efficiently manage content.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing

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