Synonyms of exhilarate

exhilarate 1 of 3

verb (1)

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

exhilarating

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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ 

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

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

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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of exhilarate

Verb

That meant her action sequences, while exhilarating for the actress, were quite minimal. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

The ease of Letty’s romance with Montgomery’s character is positively exhilarating by comparison, and Brown makes the most of the contrast. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 28 July 2026

Adjective

So much so, conversations could take an unexpected but exhilarating turn. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

Ozzy, who commanded audiences with his unpredictable, exhilarating live performances, was also known for his sharp sense of humor. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

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

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