Exhilaration: meaning, definitions and examples

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exhilaration

[ ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən ]

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feeling of excitement

Exhilaration is the feeling of being very happy, excited, or lively. It is a sense of joy and thrill that energizes and uplifts the spirit.

Synonyms

excitement, joy, thrill

Examples of usage

The exhilaration of winning the race was evident on her face.
I felt a rush of exhilaration as I reached the mountain's summit.
His speech was filled with exhilaration and enthusiasm for the future.

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physical feeling

Exhilaration can also refer to a physical sensation, such as a surge of energy or a feeling of invigoration.

Synonyms

invigoration, stimulation, vitality

Examples of usage

After a long run, I experienced a sense of exhilaration and well-being.
The roller coaster ride provided a burst of exhilaration and adrenaline.

Translations

Translations of the word "exhilaration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 empolgação

🇮🇳 उत्साह

🇩🇪 Begeisterung

🇮🇩 kegembiraan

🇺🇦 захоплення

🇵🇱 ekscytacja

🇯🇵 興奮 (こうふん)

🇫🇷 exaltation

🇪🇸 exaltación

🇹🇷 coşku

🇰🇷 흥분 (heungbun)

🇸🇦 نشوة

🇨🇿 nadšení

🇸🇰 nadšenie

🇨🇳 兴奋 (xīngfèn)

🇸🇮 navdušenje

🇮🇸 spenna

🇰🇿 қуаныш

🇬🇪 აღტაცება

🇦🇿 həyəcan

🇲🇽 exaltación

Word origin

The word 'exhilaration' originated from the Latin word 'exhilaratus', which means 'cheerful' or 'jubilant'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the state of being invigorated or stimulated. Over time, 'exhilaration' has come to represent a feeling of excitement and joy, both mentally and physically.