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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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exhilarated

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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
Astronaut Nichole Ayers, who flew to space on Crew-10 in 2025, was part of the NASA broadcast team Wednesday evening and became emotional after seeing the launch surrounded by an exhilarated crowd. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Dowling felt exhilarated and elated to see his pupil on top of the podium. — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
They were exhilarated, having explored many systems and enjoyed a little thrill–all while safely under the watch of their expert guide. — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026 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 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
  • Shopper Keda Brock, a Rochester native now living in Charlotte, was one of those ecstatic shoppers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The range, the variety, the freshness, the ecstatic culture of experimentation.
    — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ecstatic
Verb
  • The pro-unapproved peptide crowd, meanwhile, is predictably thrilled.
    — Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The actress admitted Charlotte wasn’t thrilled with her mother’s stance.
    — Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilled
Verb
  • Shoppers get excited by new trends and brands move quickly to cater to them.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • This has created a divide, with those on the preservation side feeling disillusioned by the prevalence of slop, and those on the AI side excited by the possibilities, particularly as the tools continue to evolve.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • How better to sum up that generation’s giddy way of spackling together outfits?
    — The Learning Network, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, quarterback Bryce Young thudded to earth after his giddy five-game start.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of giddy
Verb
  • But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The government says electricity demand could rise substantially in coming years as homes, businesses and transportation become increasingly electrified and as data centers and other energy-intensive technologies expand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 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
  • Those would prove to be the final points the Jayhawks’ offense produced in a 35-24 loss to the Wildcats, a result that delighted the K-State faithful who had booed Edwards during the contest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And his fight against Black housing development in Newark’s North Ward delighted many of his neighbors.
    — Mark Krasovic, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of delighted
Verb
  • After a multi-year hiatus from the show, Burgess pleased the judges with her first routine with Cameron.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The manner in which Marcos Llorente’s opener for Atletico transpired would not have pleased Andoni Iraola, even if the Spaniard needs time for his team to understand his out-of-possession demands.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
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