Meaning & use
exhilaration
A strong feeling of excitement, energy, and happiness, often after physical exertion or a thrill.
See it in a sentence
She felt pure exhilaration as the roller coaster plunged down its first steep drop.
Crossing the marathon finish line filled him with exhilaration and relief.
A note on using this word
Exhilaration is usually intense but short-lived and tied to a specific moment, unlike a calmer, longer-lasting happiness.
Words with a similar meaning
elationthrill
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Words with an opposite meaning
boredom
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