Exhilarate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt/ ex·hil·a·rate

Meaning & Definition of Exhilarate

Exhilarate (verb)

  1. to make (someone) very happy and excited or elated

Exhilarate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

    "the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers"

    similar: charge, electrify, excite, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on
    related: arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate, bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall, hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind, interest, intrigue, tantalize
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

  2. to fill with great joy

    "the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike"

    similar: elate, elevate, enrapture, intoxicate, transport
    related: commove, excite, inspire, stimulate, uplift, content, delight, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm
    opposite: depress
    near: demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, distress, oppress, sadden

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exhilarate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exhilarate:

charge, electrify, excite, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on, elate, elevate, enrapture, transport

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exhilarate

Words with the opposite meaning of Exhilarate:

depress

Related Words for Exhilarate

arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate, bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall, hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind, interest, intrigue, tantalize, commove, uplift, content, gladden, gratify, please, rejoice, satisfy, warm

Near Antonyms of Exhilarate

bore, jade, pall, tire, weary, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit, distress, oppress, sadden

Word Forms of Exhilarate

Inflections: exhilarated, exhilarating

Derived words: exhilarative (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Exhilarate

Latin exhilaratus, past participle of exhilarare, from ex- + hilarare to gladden, from hilarus cheerful hilarious

First known use: 1540

Frequently Asked Questions about Exhilarate

What does "Exhilarate" mean?

"Exhilarate" means to make (someone) very happy and excited or elated. As a verb, it is defined as: to make (someone) very happy and excited or elated. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Exhilarate"?

Other words for "Exhilarate" include charge, electrify, excite, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill and titillate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exhilarate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exhilarate"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exhilarate". Common alternatives include charge, electrify, excite, galvanize, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on and elate.

What is the opposite of "Exhilarate"?

Antonyms of "Exhilarate" include depress. Near antonyms include bore, jade, pall and tire.

How do you use "Exhilarate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exhilarate" in a sentence: "the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers"; "the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike".

Is "Exhilarate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exhilarate" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Exhilarate"?

"Exhilarate" is pronounced /ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as ex·hil·a·rate.

What is the origin of the word "Exhilarate"?

"Exhilarate" comes from Latin exhilaratus, past participle of exhilarare, from ex- + hilarare to gladden, from hilarus cheerful hilarious. First known use: 1540.