Synonyms of exhilarating

exhilarating 1 of 2

adjective

as in exciting

causing great emotional or mental stimulation

no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• breathtaking
• thrilling
• interesting
• intriguing
• inspiring
• electrifying
• intoxicating
• electric
• gripping
• fascinating
• provocative
• mind-blowing
• galvanizing
• galvanic
• mind-bending
• rousing
• stimulating
• mind-boggling
• rip-roaring
• heart-stopping
• exhilarative
• kicky
• lively
• hair-raising
• riveting
• stirring
• absorbing
• tantalizing
• engrossing
• enchanting
• enthralling
• charged
• moving
• titillating
• touching
• poignant
• spellbinding
• arresting
• dynamic
• energetic
• high-voltage
• kinetic
• lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tedious
• boring
• tiresome
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• humdrum

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• tedious
• boring
• tiresome
• unexciting
• dull
• monotonous
• uninteresting
• dreary
• mind-numbing
• humdrum

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exhilarating

2 of 2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thrilling
• exciting
• electrifying
• intoxicating
• intriguing
• inspiring
• delighting
• galvanizing
• titillating
• enchanting
• turning on
• riveting
• stimulating
• arousing
• interesting
• provoking
• captivating
• charging
• mesmerizing
• charming
• pumping up
• inciting
• bewitching
• tantalizing
• spellbinding
• enthralling
• hypnotizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• discouraging
• palling
• disheartening
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• jading
• dejecting

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• boring
• tiring
• wearying
• discouraging
• palling
• disheartening
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• jading
• dejecting

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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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• intoxicating
• elating
• delighting
• pleasing
• satisfying
• enrapturing
• uplifting
• elevating
• stimulating
• inspiring
• transporting
• gratifying
• warming
• rejoicing
• commoving
• contenting
• gladdening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressing
• discouraging
• disheartening
• distressing
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• oppressing
• saddening

• depressing
• discouraging
• disheartening
• distressing
• demoralizing
• dispiriting
• oppressing
• saddening

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