exhilarative
Definition
Adjective - Causing a feeling of lively joy, excitement, or invigoration: "exhilarative" describes something that makes one feel very happy, energetic, or exhilarated.
Usage Examples
- (The ride caused a powerful, joyful excitement.)
- (The speech made the audience feel lively and enthusiastic.)
- (The music created a sense of joy and energy.)
Advanced Usage
"exhilarative experience": an event or activity that produces strong positive emotions.
- Skydiving is an exhilarative experience that few forget. (The activity causes intense excitement and joy.)
"exhilarative effect": the result of something that invigorates or uplifts.
- The fresh mountain air had an exhilarative effect on the hikers. (The air made them feel refreshed and energetic.)
Variants and Related Words
Exhilarate (verb): to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated.
- The success of the project exhilarated the entire team. (It made them feel joyful and excited.)
Exhilarating (adjective): causing exhilaration; synonym of "exhilarative."
- The exhilarating news spread quickly through the office. (The news was very uplifting.)
Exhilaration (noun): a feeling of great happiness and excitement.
- He felt a sense of exhilaration after winning the race. (A burst of joyful excitement.)
Synonyms
- Invigorating: giving strength or energy; making one feel refreshed and lively.
- Stimulating: encouraging activity or excitement; causing a positive response.
- Uplifting: raising one's spirits; making one feel happier.
Related Idioms
On cloud nine: extremely happy or elated, similar to the effect of something exhilarative.
- The exhilarative news put her on cloud nine for days. (The news made her feel deeply joyful.)
A shot in the arm: something that provides a sudden boost of energy or enthusiasm.
- The team's victory was an exhilarative shot in the arm for morale. (It greatly increased their spirits.)