C2
exalted vs exhausted vs exhausting vs inexhaustible
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| exaltedadjective/ɪɡˈzɑːl.tɪd/ | Meaning having a very high rank or position; also feeling extremely happy | Goes with exalted position | Example Few women reached such exalted positions in government at that time. |
| exhaustedadjective/ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪd/ | Meaning extremely tired | Goes with completely exhausted | Example She looked completely exhausted after the exam week. |
| exhaustingadjective/ɪɡˈzɑː.stɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel extremely tired | Goes with physically exhausting | Example Arguing with him about money all the time is emotionally exhausting. |
| inexhaustibleadjective/ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzɑː.stə.bəl/ | Meaning so great that it never seems to run out or get used up | Goes with inexhaustible energy | Example Our kindergarten teacher seemed to have inexhaustible patience with us. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She was from the long flight.