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exhilarating

UK/ig'zilәreitiŋ/US
TOEFLC2

Definitions

adj.

Making you feel very excited, happy, and full of energy

令人振奋的,令人兴奋的,刺激的

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
ex-out of, former
+
hilarcheerful, merry, joyful
+
-atingto make, having
=exhilarating

The present-participle adjective of exhilarate: describing whatever gives you that energizing rush of joy — an exhilarating ride, an exhilarating win.

Root hilar still carries 5 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.exhilarating experience令人兴奋的经历
  • 2.exhilarating ride刺激的旅程
  • 3.exhilarating feeling振奋的感觉

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Skydiving was the most exhilarating thing I've ever done.

  • 2.

    It was an exhilarating finish to a close race.

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