exhilarate

verb

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt How to pronounce exhilarate (audio)
Definition of exhilaratenext
1
as in to thrill
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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2
as in to excite
to fill with great joy the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

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Recent Examples of exhilarate They were exhilarated, having explored many systems and enjoyed a little thrill–all while safely under the watch of their expert guide. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich. — Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026 The expectations for the USA are not huge for this tournament – just ask Gary Lineker – but a scintillating performance such as what took place on SoFi Stadium’s turf on Friday night is something that will exhilarate soccer fans and the soccer-curious around the country. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarate
  1. thrill
  2. excite
  3. electrify
  4. delight
  5. elate
  6. intoxicate
Verb
  • Not every business leader is thrilled about the direction of the AI industry.
    — Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Although Kingda Ka is gone, Six Flags indicated the new attraction is designed to deliver a similarly thrilling experience while introducing several ride elements not currently found elsewhere in North America, according to reports.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of thrill
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  • Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of excite
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  • Round of 32, Mexico 2-0 Ecuador The thunder and lightning that delayed kick-off by an hour electrified the Estadio Azteca and spurred Mexico on to their most comprehensive performance of the competition.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Focus on industrial demand Electricity demand has increased sharply as data centers expand and manufacturers electrify more of their operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
Definition of electrify
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  • Looking particularly gorgeous on a recent visit were the overflowing boxes of stone fruit varieties from Rojas Family Farms — delights rendered especially irresistible with a $4-per-pound mix-and-match deal.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Video showed Quansah’s studs colliding with Gallardo’s calf and the referee issued Quansah a red card that delighted the crowd as England’s lineup was reduced to 10 men.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of delight
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  • There were decisions that would elate or devastate players.
    — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 24 May 2026
  • This helped convince the administration to shift to their side, elating students, especially Simpson.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of elate
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  • Investigators don’t believe that the driver was intoxicated, but distracted driving has not been ruled out as a potential cause of the accident, according to police.
    — Mary Ella Hastings July 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • Staying home might not readily provide the intoxicating beauty Emerson describes.
    — Isabel Fattal, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
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