exhilarate — to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/
Example Sentences
- The roller coaster ride exhilarated me so much that I screamed with joy.
- Nothing exhilarates my cat more than the sound of a can opener.
- The victory speech exhilarated the entire team.
exhilarate
VERB[/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/]
to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated
The fast rollercoaster exhilarated the boy after his boring ride on the bus.
EX(out) + HILAR(cheerful) + ATE(make) — the good news brought his cheerful energy out and exhilarated him.
The racing car suddenly accelerated, and the thrilling speed exhilarated the driver.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'exhilaratus', meaning to make cheerful or merry. The word literally described the action of drawing joy outward to make someone feel uplifted and excited.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + hilar- (cheerful, merry) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The roller coaster ride exhilarated me so much that I screamed with joy.”
“Nothing exhilarates my cat more than the sound of a can opener.”
“The victory speech exhilarated the entire team.”
“My grandmother gets exhilarated by winning 50 cents at bingo.”
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