Meaning & use
exhilarate
To make someone feel very happy, energetic, or excited.
See it in a sentence
The steep roller coaster drop exhilarated even the most nervous riders on board.
Reaching the mountain summit at sunrise exhilarated the entire climbing team.
A note on using this word
Exhilarate is usually used in the passive, as in felt exhilarated, and pairs well with fast, physical, or adventurous experiences.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
boredepress
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