exhilarative

adjective

Definition of exhilarativenext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation discovered that white-water rafting is an especially exhilarative adventure

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarative
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. thrilling
Adjective
  • Located on the island of Hokkaido, Niseko United brings together four resorts on one mountain, taking winter sports to the next level for skiers and snowboarders alike with its breathtaking views and some of the driest, lightest snow powder in the world.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The restaurant's open-air treehouse terrace location offers breathtaking views of the Pitons amidst lush island foliage.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • The Fire sign is symbolized by the archer and governed by Jupiter — the planet of luck and expansion — which adds to the curious and exciting energy in the air.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Some of the most exciting technological developments coming in 2025 are around longevity.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.
    Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
  • After Gaetz’s Exit Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, November 22nd Examples A very interesting example is Tim Höttges, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG.
    Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • One of the most intriguing dishes, ‘Pomodoro Strattu,’ is inspired by a 4,000 year-old recipe and combines roasted tomatoes with onions, fennel and capers.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Depending on what happens with Bregman's free agency, this would be an intriguing alternative for the Astros to keep in mind.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Fresh off a thrilling season, MotoGP unveiled a brand-new look.
    Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Onyebuchi’s thrilling 2020 novella asks just how far sci-fi dystopias are from real life.
    Ruth Madievsky, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of thrilling
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