Meaning & use

exhilarating

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Extremely exciting, thrilling, or invigorating.

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Skydiving for the first time was an exhilarating experience she never forgot.

The team found the last-minute victory absolutely exhilarating.

A note on using this word

Exhilarating describes an intense feeling of excitement or energy, often following a rush of adrenaline.

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