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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce exhilarated (audio)
Definition of exhilaratednext
as in ecstatic
experiencing or marked by overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion the winner's exhilarated glow was seen in newspaper photographs around the globe

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verb

past tense of exhilarate
1
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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2
as in excited
to fill with great joy the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike

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Recent Examples of exhilarated
Adjective
To some extent, that’s what accounts for so much of the exhilarated anticipation around his return. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2026 The band, expanded to include touring keyboardist Loren Gold, seemed exhilarated, if a little stiff at times, a first-night quibble that will surely self-correct. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
His wealth explosion has inspired his devotees, exhilarated his investors, vexed the skeptical and enraged those calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich. — Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarated
  1. ecstatic
  2. thrilled
  3. excited
  4. giddy
  5. electrified
  6. elated
  7. delighted
  8. pleased
Adjective
  • Many of the fans were ecstatic to see their home team come to their town.
    — PJ Green July 1, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • The ecstatic scenes across the country after a Mexico win, most notably in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, the three host cities, paint the picture of a nation spellbound by its football team.
    — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Verb
  • Guests visiting Hernandez's house are also thrilled to see the miniature bedroom.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • We are inspired by Taylor and Travis' commitment to giving back and thrilled to welcome them into our New York Cares family.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of thrilled
Verb
  • Modern enterprises are excited by AI agents—software bots that can plan, reason, and act autonomously.
    — Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026
  • The brothers were excited at that idea, but Jason Kelce said Travis might be at Chiefs training camp.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • Ureña, a 22-year-old right-hander who has emerged as another potential ace, speaks of Soriano with a giddy amusement mixed with a solemn respect for how the starter has survived in the big leagues.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • For now, the stock market and the credit market are telling slightly different stories about the same companies, one giddy and one wary.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of giddy
Verb
  • Sweden likely booked its ticket to the round of 32 when Anthony Elanga electrified the packed house with a thunderous strike from the area's edge in the 62nd minute.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Presley electrified audiences with his suggestive hip-swiveling, long sideburns, and leather jackets.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Definition of electrified
Verb
  • The debate within the Democratic coalition is already bigger and louder, dividing moderates in swing states from progressives elated by Mamdani's rocket to victory in the nation's largest city.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of elated
Verb
  • This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
    — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 26 June 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon.
    — Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
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