C1verbemotions
US/ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪt/
UK/ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪt/
to make someone feel very happy, excited and full of energy
In context
The cold mountain air exhilarates me after a long week in the office.
Fast driving exhilarated him, but it frightened his passengers.
The speed of the ride exhilarated the children and they asked to go again.
Words that go with exhilarate
verb + noun
- exhilarate the crowdThe singer's first song exhilarated the crowd.
- exhilarate the sensesThe sea breeze can exhilarate the senses.
- exhilarate a riderDownhill racing exhilarates even experienced riders.
verb + preposition
- exhilarated by speedSome drivers are exhilarated by speed.
verb + adjective
- feel exhilaratedI felt exhilarated after reaching the summit.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The roller coaster was very exhilarated.Correct: The roller coaster was very exhilarating.