EXHILARATING Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ

Definition of exhilarating

as in exciting

causing great emotional or mental stimulation no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert

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verb

present participle of exhilarate

as in thrilling

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers

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as in intoxicating

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 exhilarating

Adjective

But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating. — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers and watching Pete-Crow Armstrong outduel Shohei Ohtani in their MVP showdown seemed like the perfect way to end an exhilarating homestand for the Chicago Cubs. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

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Ozzy, who commanded audiences with his unpredictable, exhilarating live performances, was also known for his sharp sense of humor. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 For nearly two decades, Justin Bieber has cut a tumultuous, highly scrutinized, and often exhilarating path through pop music and global celebrity. — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for exhilarating

Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarating

Adjective

That performance and a handful of others leads the way as the UFC wrapped up an exciting event from Shanghai.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
While a lot of the shorts are fully animated, the parts where this cartoon interacts with the real world were the most exciting then and are still a delight now.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

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Join the event trackside as top local restaurants and legendary pitmasters fire up the grills to serve a mouth-watering medley of smoky, savory BBQ (available for purchase) alongside a full day of thrilling horse racing.

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Morgan Rogers 🤜🤛 Xabi Alonso The new Chelsea player and manager helped deliver a thrilling 3-2 win over Fulham yesterday in the club’s Premier League opener.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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Across the decades, Star Wars' secret sauce has always been a feeling – an intoxicating mixture of whimsy and adventure that’s nearly impossible to replicate.

— Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Yet even that achievement paled when compared to his intoxicating return in February 1992 as manager.

— Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of intoxicating

Adjective

Nvidia's giveback Friday was certainly not because the company didn't report an amazing, if not breathtaking, quarter.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The experience goes far beyond the golf course; Palmares is known across the world for having one of the most breathtaking clubhouse environments in all of golf.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
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— The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Belton is an intriguing player, but Cisco should also see action in certain packages.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

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