EXHILARATIONS Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilarations

noun

plural of exhilaration

as in thrills

a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another

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as in ecstasies

a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games

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Noun

Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
His House Rocking a 100% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, His House is a modern horror classic, using the genre's power to deliver both thrills and incisive social commentary.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrills

Noun

The Tigers recovered three of four fumbles to go with the interception, including a fumble recovered in the end zone by DE Darris Smith that came after a bad snap and several kicks from defenders.

— PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
His attempt to surpass his career long of 57 yards against the Spartans last week fell short, but Bhaghani doesn’t linger long on errant kicks.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicks

Noun

Keegan and Boo soon discover the joys of unplugging and spending quality time with their grandparents, who also come around and embrace the experiment after begrudgingly agreeing.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
These families experience the same joys, hopes, and challenges as every other family.

— Virginia Mercury, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of joys

Noun

But the creeping cost of candy is just one hallmark of a year where many houses struggled to afford even the simplest pleasures.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
That instinct to preserve some special purchases in spite of pressure from higher prices reflects a kind of little treat economy, when consumers splurge on smaller pleasures even if they’re squeezed by costs.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of pleasures

Noun

Beautiful cemeteries can captivate with their artistic and architectural elegance, entice with lessons in local history, and tantalize the senses with botanical delights.

— Mitchell Gilburne, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
The meta-musicals have their delights but can be no less demoralizing.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of delights

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