exhilarating
Heart-poundingly alive feeling
Exhilarating describes something that produces a rush of excitement, energy, or joy.
An exhilarating rollercoaster ride, an exhilarating victory, an exhilarating first kiss.
The word suggests an intensity that's almost physical—a quickening of breath or pulse.
The view from the summit was exhilarating.
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- bungee jumpingElastic-tethered freefall recreation
- skydivingRecreational freefall from aircraft
rafting · zipline · paragliding · cliff diving · extreme sports · rollercoaster · freefall · breathtaking
Cool, clean, invigorating weather
- cold plungeTherapeutic freezing immersion
- sunriseMorning light's arrival
- ocean sprayAirborne seawater from waves
- speedRate of motion
wind in hair · fresh snow · panoramic view · mountain air · bracing · invigorating · refreshing · awakening
Intense positive emotion
- ecstasyOverwhelming intense delight
- euphoriaIntense emotional high
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- elationIntense triumphant joy
rapture · delight · giddiness · excitement · overwhelming · intoxicating · liberating · uplifting
Resounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- winningAchieving victory
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
success · milestone · personal best · summit · finish line · graduation · promotion · record-breaking
thrill
Surge of intense excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- adrenalineEmergency response hormone
- bungee jumpingElastic-tethered freefall recreation
skydiving · rafting · zipline · paragliding · cliff diving · extreme sports · rollercoaster · freefall · breathtaking · heart-pounding
crisp air
Cool, clean, invigorating weather
- cold plungeTherapeutic freezing immersion
- sunriseMorning light's arrival
- ocean sprayAirborne seawater from waves
wind in hair · speed · fresh snow · panoramic view · mountain air · bracing · invigorating · refreshing · awakening · tingling
joy
Intense positive emotion
elation · rapture · delight · giddiness · excitement · overwhelming · intoxicating · liberating · uplifting · soaring
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- breakthroughSudden important advance
- winningAchieving victory
accomplishment · success · milestone · personal best · summit · finish line · graduation · promotion · record-breaking · championship
- adjectivesbig, urgent, amazing, temporary, bold
- Fast & Furiousaction-packed, adrenaline rush, breakneck, drag racing, engine
- suspensesuspense, suspenseful, tension, nail-biter, nail-biting
- invigoratingenergizing, revitalizing, refreshing, stimulating, bracing
- captivatingcaptivating, fascinating, compelling, mesmerizing, hypnotic
- trail descriptionsscenic, rugged, challenging, steep, rocky
exhilaratingboring
Failing to engage interest
dull · tedious · monotonous · mind-numbing · unexciting
exhilaratingdepressing
Causing low mood
soul-crushing · dispiriting · demoralizing · disheartening · gloomy
exhilaratingdraining
Depleting one's reserves
exhausting · debilitating · enervating · fatiguing · wearying