exhilarating meaning

UK US /ɪɡˈzɪlɚeɪtɪŋ/ 5 syllables

exhilarating (adjective): making lively and cheerful.

exhilarating has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

exhilarating as an adjective

  1. making lively and cheerful
    • the exhilarating effect of mountain air

    Synonyms: stimulating

    Similar: invigorating

  2. making lively and joyful

    Synonyms: elating

    Similar: exciting

How to pronounce exhilarating

exhilarating is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɪlɚeɪtɪŋ/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 23 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in NG · 12-letter words

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