exhilarating

/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌetɪŋ] /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌetɪŋ] /ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ How to pronounce exhilarating (audio)/ (ame, mw)

exhilarating — adjective

  • exhilaratingpositive
  • more exhilaratingcomparative
  • most exhilaratingsuperlative

1. giving you a strong rush of pleasure and energy, often because the experience fe

1.形容詞C1
釋義

giving you a strong rush of pleasure and energy, often because the experience feels fast, bold, or freeing

例句

The cold sea air felt exhilarating as we cycled along the cliff road.

feel + exhilarating for a physical rush

Amani called the late comeback win exhilarating and could not stop smiling.

call + event + exhilarating

同義詞
  • exciting

    broader and more neutral; it does not always suggest the same strong lift of energy

  • thrilling

    often stresses suspense, danger, or dramatic intensity more strongly

  • invigorating

    focuses more on renewed strength or freshness than on emotional excitement

  • electrifying

    suggests a sudden shock of excitement, often in a crowd or performance

反義詞
  • dull

    lacking the lively energy or pleasure that makes an experience feel vivid

  • depressing

    producing a low, unhappy feeling rather than an uplifted one

文法句型

be + exhilarating

find + object + exhilarating

an exhilarating + noun

用法筆記

Often used for rides, races, weather, performances, or moments of freedom that create a lively rush. Distinguish from 'exciting', which is broader and can be milder, and from 'exhilarated', which describes the person who feels that rush.

常見錯誤

❌I felt exhilarating after the race.
✅I felt exhilarated after the race.
💡'exhilarating' describes the thing that causes the feeling, while 'exhilarated' describes the person.