Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exhilarate

verb
/ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪt/
Definition
To make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated.
Examples
  • The cool breeze exhilarated her during the hot summer day.
  • Watching the sunrise always exhilarates me and makes me feel alive.
  • The thrilling performance exhilarated the audience, leaving them in awe.
Meaning
Exhilarate refers to the act of invigorating or uplifting someone’s mood, bringing about feelings of excitement or joy.
Synonyms
  • elate
  • delight
  • invigorate
  • animate
  • excite