EXHILARATIVE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

exhilarative

adjective

Definition of exhilarative

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation discovered that white-water rafting is an especially exhilarative adventure

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This breathtaking start follows recent debate over potential fatigue for franchise films, including those of the superhero variety, given that DC Studios’ Supergirl underperformed earlier this summer.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026
Almost every day there is a new announcement about some resoundingly breathtaking AI innovation.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Another intriguing possibility is fellow rookie outfielder Jonah Cox, who played middle infield in college.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
The South’s own Sarasota, Florida This Gulf Coast city, which is about an hour south of Tampa, has gorgeous beaches, unique botanical gardens, great food, deep cultural roots, and an intriguing history that has a lot to offer visitors.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

Chelsea Green dramatically won the WWE Women's Interim Championship in a thrilling ladder match, upsetting heavy favorite Charlotte Flair.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
The chilliest option on this list, ice diving at Ultima Hotel Courchevel is a thrilling, health-boosting, and mood-enhancing water experience.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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