exhilarating
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əˌreɪt verb (used with object), ex·hil·a·rat·ed, ex·hil·a·rat·ing.
1.
to enliven; invigorate; stimulate: The cold weather exhilarated the walkers.
2.
to make cheerful or merry.
Origin:
1530–40; < Latin exhilarātus past participle of exhilarāre to gladden, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + hilarāre to cheer (see hilarity); see -ate1
1530–40; < Latin exhilarātus past participle of exhilarāre to gladden, equivalent to ex- ex-1 + hilarāre to cheer (see hilarity); see -ate1
Related forms
ex·hil·a·rat·ing·ly, adverb
ex·hil·a·ra·tor, noun
un·ex·hil·a·rat·ed, adjective
un·ex·hil·a·rat·ing, adjective
Synonyms
1. animate, inspirit, elate. 2. cheer, gladden.
1. animate, inspirit, elate. 2. cheer, gladden.
Antonyms
1, 2. depress.
1, 2. depress.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to make lively and cheerful; gladden; elate | |
| [C16: from Latin exhilarāre, from hilarāre to cheer; see | |
| exhila'ration | |
| —n | |
| ex'hilarative | |
| —adj | |
| ex'hilaratory | |
| —adj | |
| exhilarating (ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ) | |
| —adj | |
| causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness: an exhilarating helicopter trip | |
| ex'hilaratingly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
exhilarate
1530s, from L. exhilaratus, pp. of exhilarare "gladden, cheer," from ex- "thoroughly" + hilarare "make cheerful," from hilarus "cheerful" (see hilarity). Related: Exhilarated; exhilarating.
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Example sentences
One thing that's both disconcerting and exhilarating about physics is how many seemingly simple questions remain unanswered.
The fusion of the cognitive and linguistic sciences is proceeding at an exhilarating rate.
Many of us enjoy a periodic game of poker-it's social and at times exhilarating.
Hikers are rewarded with exhilarating views and opportunities for personal challenge and introspection.
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