exhilarating

/ig'zilərənt/

Thân thiện

The mountain air is exhilarating as she reaches the summit.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; invigorating. This describes something that produces a strong feeling of excitement, joy, or physical vitality. 2. Stimulating and refreshing. This describes something that enlivens the mind or body, often in a thrilling way.

Usage

The word "exhilarating" is used to describe experiences, activities, or sensations that cause a powerful surge of positive emotion and energy. It often implies a sense of thrill, freedom, or intense pleasure. * It is commonly used to describe adventurous activities (e.g., skiing, skydiving), fast-paced experiences, or beautiful, awe-inspiring natural scenes. * It can describe abstract concepts like success or an idea. * It is a strong, positive adjective.

Examples

• The exhilarating speed of the roller coaster left everyone screaming with joy.
• She found the view from the mountain summit utterly exhilarating.
• Winning the championship was an exhilarating experience for the whole team.
• The exhilarating rush of cold air woke him up completely.

Advanced Usage

• "to find something exhilarating": This is a common collocation expressing a personal reaction.
  • I find solo travel incredibly exhilarating.
• Used in a comparative or superlative form to emphasize degree.
  • That was the most exhilarating performance I have ever seen.

Variants and Related Words

• Exhilarate (verb): To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated.
  • The news exhilarated the crowd.
• Exhilaration (noun): A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
  • She felt a sense of pure exhilaration as she crossed the finish line.
• Exhilarated (adjective): Describing the person who feels the excitement.
  • The exhilarated children ran through the park.

Synonyms

• Thrilling: Causing excitement and pleasure; often with an element of slight danger or adventure.
• Invigorating: Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy.
• Electrifying: Causing a sudden sense of great excitement; very thrilling.
• Stimulating: Encouraging interest or excitement.

Antonyms

• Boring: Not interesting; tedious.
• Depressing: Causing sadness or dejection.
• Tiring: Causing one to feel a need for rest or sleep; wearying.
• Dull: Lacking interest or excitement.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. making lively and joyful
2. making lively and cheerful
   • the exhilarating effect of mountain air

Từ đồng nghĩa

• elating
• stimulating