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verb (1)

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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exhilarating

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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce exhilarating (audio)
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 (2)

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 exhilarate
Verb
Set at a castle deep in the Scottish Highlands, this nail-biting psychological adventure sees contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Would the audience member’s sexuality affect the experience, turning it from something exhilarating into something threatening? — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s (TNA) pay-per-view Bound for Glory was an exhilarating ride that saw multiple championships change hands, including the world championship in the main event. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 But is manifesting a technology that could result in the end of humankind equally as exhilarating for top engineering talent as extraterrestrial exploration? — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
So we were headed for a weird, wild, exhilarating finish, all right. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 Each adventure is led by experienced guides and designed to balance exhilarating physical challenge with the serene grandeur of the desert landscape. — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 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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  • Their darkness and surreality narrow your attention and enhance your connection to their stunning, futuristic artifacts, turning a familiar experience into a thrilling journey.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Taylor was thrilled to see Mendoza take his opportunity to shoot the ball.
    — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • Tonight’s Venus cazimi could clarify which connections or future plans still genuinely excite you.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The neighborhood Saúl Canal, the hotel’s general manager, has arrived at Serras Sevilla excited not only to manage the property but also to introduce the city to his guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of excite
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  • The Cougars stuffed all the ways Utah likes to run the ball until Dampier took matters into his own hands and posted a season high in rushing in electrifying style.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Under Porter's direction, the ensemble mines every beat for honest friction, turning a century-old battle over dignity and artistic ownership into an electrifying stage presence.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • Susan Saint James, the Emmy-winning actress who delighted TV viewers with her light-hearted turns on The Name of the Game, McMillan & Wife and Kate & Allie before quitting at the peak of her powers, has died.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • His designs continue to delight and inspire through his use of pattern, textures and color that now goes beyond signature knitwear.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 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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  • The network reportedly is paying between half to two-thirds of the $72 million remaining on the contract after parting with Romo last month, two months after his arrest in Wisconsin on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback pleaded no contest to charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
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