Exhilarate

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪt/

Definitions of exhilarate

verb to make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated

Example Sentences

A1 The roller coaster ride exhilarated the children.

A2 The thrilling movie exhilarated the audience.

B1 The challenging hike exhilarated the group of friends.

B2 The adrenaline rush from skydiving exhilarated the experienced jumper.

C1 The breathtaking view from the mountain peak exhilarated the seasoned climber.

C2 The exquisite performance by the orchestra exhilarated the discerning music connoisseurs.

Examples of exhilarate in a Sentence

formal The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the passengers.

informal I was so exhilarated after watching that amazing movie.

slang The concert last night totally exhilarated me!

figurative The idea of starting a new business exhilarates me with excitement.

Grammatical Forms of exhilarate

• past tense: exhilarated
• plural: exhilarates
• comparative: more exhilarating
• superlative: most exhilarating
• present tense: exhilarates
• future tense: will exhilarate
• perfect tense: has exhilarated
• continuous tense: is exhilarating
• singular: exhilarate
• positive degree: exhilarating
• infinitive: to exhilarate
• gerund: exhilarating
• participle: exhilarated

Origin and Evolution of exhilarate

First Known Use: 1530 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exhilarate' originated from the Latin word 'exhilarare', which means to gladden or cheer.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'exhilarate' has maintained its meaning of causing someone to feel happy or excited, but its usage has expanded to include a wider range of activities and experiences that can bring about this feeling.