exhilarated
Say it: ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/ · adjective
What “exhilarated” means
Full of happiness, excitement and energy after something thrilling.
More precisely: Very happy, energized and excited, often after a thrilling experience.
Example: “She felt exhilarated after her first open-water swim.”
When to use it
Use it after an exciting experience that leaves someone buzzing with energy. It sounds vivid and slightly more formal than thrilled.
Similar words
thrilled, elated, energized
Where it comes from
From Latin hilaris, "cheerful."
Quick check
After your first rollercoaster ride, you laugh breathlessly and cannot wait to go again. How do you feel?
exhilarated or relieved?
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exhilarated
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