exhilarating — making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother found bungee jumping surprisingly exhilarating at age 80.
- The exhilarating view from the mountain peak made the difficult climb worthwhile.
- He found doing taxes exhilarating, which made his friends question his sanity.
exhilarating
ADJECTIVE[/ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/]
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling
making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling
Freedom feels exhilarating and liberating, the moment truly captivating!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin exhilaratus, the past participle of exhilarare, meaning 'to make cheerful' or 'to gladden'. The word combines the prefix ex- (out) with hilarare (to cheer), originally used to describe the intense joy and elation experienced in moments of triumph or celebration.
Breakdown
ex- (out, outward) + hilarare (to make cheerful, to gladden) + -ing (present participle suffix forming an adjective). The Latin hilarare derives from hilaris (cheerful, merry).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother found bungee jumping surprisingly exhilarating at age 80.”
“The exhilarating view from the mountain peak made the difficult climb worthwhile.”
“He found doing taxes exhilarating, which made his friends question his sanity.”
“The exhilarating rush of completing the marathon kept her motivated for months.”
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