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exhilarated Antonyms

Opposite of exhilarated

Because the opposite of exhilarated shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Feeling very happy, animated, or elated; filled with lively excitement and energy.

Usage Example

"The climbers felt completely dejected when they finally reached the mountain summit at sunrise."

Strongest
dejected
depressed
downcast
dispirited
Strong
crestfallen
gloomy
listless
bored

• verb (Context 2)

To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated (past tense and past participle of exhilarate).

Usage Example

"The brisk autumn air and stunning coastal views depressed the hikers along the trail."

Strongest
depressed
disheartened
Strong
discouraged
demoralized
bored
exhausted

Similar words to exhilarated

Words similar to exhilarated shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

thrilled
elated
invigorated
euphoric
ecstatic
overjoyed
jubilant
enlivened
See all synonyms of exhilarated

• Nearby Words

exhibitionist
exhibitor
exhilarate
exhilarated
exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Exhilarated. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/exhilarated
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