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Definition of exhilaration

exhilaration

/ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
ex · hil · a · ra · tion
Adverb:exhilaratingly
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Plural:exhilarations
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Adjective:exhilarating
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exhilaration Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A feeling of intense excitement, happiness, or invigoration.

Example

"The climbers felt a rush of pure exhilaration as they finally reached the mountain peak."

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• Rhymes for exhilaration

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exhilarated
exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration
exhort
exhortation
exhorter

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin exhilarationem ('a gladdening'), derived from Latin exhilarare ('to make merry or cheerful'), from ex- ('thoroughly') and hilaris ('cheerful'), which comes from Ancient Greek hilaros.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exhilaration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exhilaration
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