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exhilarating

Exhilarating (adjective) means Extremely exciting and thrilling, often in a way that lifts your mood. Example: “The skydive was the most exhilarating experience of her life.”

adjective

Extremely exciting and thrilling, often in a way that lifts your mood.

"The skydive was the most exhilarating experience of her life."

"There's something exhilarating about driving with the top down on an open road."

How to use exhilarating

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSo exciting it gives you a rush of energy and joy.

Common pairings

an exhilarating ride exhilarating experience find something exhilarating

Word forms

more exhilarating comparative, most exhilarating superlative

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Etymology

Built from "exhilarate" (to make cheerful or excited) plus "-ing."

Rhymes for exhilarating

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exhilarating” mean?

The word “exhilarating” means extremely exciting and thrilling, often in a way that lifts your mood. In plain terms, so exciting it gives you a rush of energy and joy.

How do you use “exhilarating” in a sentence?

Here is “exhilarating” used in a sentence: “The skydive was the most exhilarating experience of her life.”

What part of speech is “exhilarating”?

“Exhilarating” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of exhilarating?

"exhilarating" (adjective) means extremely exciting and thrilling, often in a way that lifts your mood.

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