exhilarant
Definition
Adjective:
- Causing excitement or happiness: "exhilarant" describes something that makes a person feel lively, cheerful, or invigorated.
Noun:
- A source of exhilaration: "exhilarant" refers to something that brings joy, excitement, or a sense of elation.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- The exhilarating mountain air was truly exhilarant. (The fresh air made them feel lively and happy.)
- Her speech had an exhilarant effect on the audience. (It excited and uplifted them.)
Noun:
- The music was an exhilarant that lifted everyone's spirits. (It acted as a source of joy.)
- He sought exhilarants like thrilling sports to escape boredom. (Activities that excite him.)
Advanced Usage
"exhilarant force": a powerful influence that causes excitement or invigoration.
- The carnival was an exhilarant force in the quiet town. (It brought lively energy.)
"exhilarant effect": the result of causing heightened emotion or energy.
- The news had an exhilarant effect on the team. (It made them feel enthusiastic.)
Variants and Related Words
Exhilarating (adj): a more common synonym for "exhilarant," meaning causing great joy or excitement.
- The roller coaster ride was exhilarating. (Very exciting.)
Exhilaration (n): the state of being excited or joyful.
- She felt a rush of exhilaration after winning the race. (Intense happiness.)
Exhilarate (v): to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated.
- The fresh air exhilarated him. (Made him feel lively.)
Synonyms
- Stimulating: causing a feeling of excitement or energy.
- Invigorating: making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
- Joyful: causing great happiness.
Related Idioms
"On cloud nine": extremely happy or exhilarated.
- After the concert, she was on cloud nine. (Feeling exhilarated and joyful.)
"Walking on air": feeling very happy and excited.
- He was walking on air after the promotion. (Exhilarated by the news.)