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Synonyms & Similar Words
thrill
excite
delight
please
entertain
amuse
cheer
gladden
elate
uplift
inspire
stimulate
invigorate
energize
animate
enliven
exhilarate
electrify
captivate
fascinate
enthrall
enchant
beguile
charm
bewitch
spellbind
mesmerize
hypnotize
entice
attract
allure
tempt
intrigue
interest
engage
absorb
engross
rivet
grip
seize
grab
hold
spell
dazzle
impress
astonish
astound
amaze
stun
shock
startle
surprise
Meaning of Exhilarate
to feel or give a feeling of great happiness or excitement
Definitions
- to make someone feel extremely happy and excited, or to feel extremely happy and excited yourself
- * to give someone a feeling of great enthusiasm and excitement
Etymology of Exhilarate
The word "exhilarate" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" or "forth" and "hilaris" meaning "cheerful" or "merry", with the suffix "-ate" forming a verb
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the act of making someone feel happy or excited
Example Uses
- The rollercoaster ride exhilarated the children, who screamed with delight as they plummeted down the steep drop
- * The news of her engagement exhilarated her friends, who congratulated her with tears of joy
- * The beautiful scenery exhilarated the hikers, who felt a sense of awe and wonder at the stunning views
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
depress
sadden
dismay
dishearten
discourage
dispirit
demoralize
deject
disappoint
disillusion
disenchant
bore
tire
weary
fatigue
exhaust
drain
depress
oppress
weighed down
unhappy
gloomy
melancholy
somber
mournful
dismal
bleak
despondent