English Explanatory Dictionary

exhilarating

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of exhilarate
adj
  1. Refreshingly thrilling.

Word forms

exhilarating more exhilarating most exhilarating

Etymology

By surface analysis, exhilarate + -ing.

Synonyms

exhilarant cheering gladdening stimulating enlivening absorbing alacrifying awesome banging bracing compelling distracting dramatic edge-of-the-seat engrossing electric electrifying enthralling exciteful exciting exhilarating exhilarative explosive fascinating hair-curling hair-raising heady heart-pounding heartstopping heartswelling intoxicating gripping impressive inspiring invigorating jiggy kicky mind-blowing moving off the chain pulse-pounding pulsating rip-roaring riveting rousing sensational shocking sizzling slam-bang spine-tingling startling stirring stonking thrilling thrilly warm air-headed blissed out blissful enrapt

Derived words

exhilaratingly unexhilarating
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