Exhilarating

Pronunciation: /ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of exhilarating

adjective causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness

Example Sentences

A1 Riding a roller coaster is exhilarating.

A2 The zip lining experience was exhilarating.

B1 The mountain climbing expedition was exhilarating but exhausting.

B2 The skydiving adventure was exhilarating and unforgettable.

C1 The solo backpacking trip through Europe was exhilarating and liberating.

C2 The bungee jumping off a bridge was an exhilarating adrenaline rush.

Examples of exhilarating in a Sentence

formal The exhilarating feeling of reaching the mountain peak was truly unforgettable.

informal Riding the roller coaster was so exhilarating, I couldn't stop screaming!

slang That concert was lit, it was such an exhilarating experience.

figurative The exhilarating rush of starting a new business venture is like diving into uncharted waters.

Grammatical Forms of exhilarating

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

Origin and Evolution of exhilarating

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'exhilarating' originated from the Latin word 'exhilaratus', which means to make cheerful or merry.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'exhilarating' has retained its meaning of causing joy or excitement, but has also come to be associated with a sense of invigoration or refreshment.