exhilaration
noun
ex·hil·a·ra·tion
ig-ˌzi-lə-ˈrā-shən 
1
: the action of exhilarating
2
: the feeling or the state of being exhilarated
Examples of exhilaration in a Sentence
I felt a kind of exhilaration when I reached the top of the mountain.
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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The spontaneous messages drafted in a surge of summit exhilaration, or love or loneliness, or in memory of someone who wasn’t there.
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Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
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Meaghen Brown, Outside Online, 18 Mar. 2025
What makes this Andalusian driving escape truly special is its perfect balance—the exhilaration of commanding winding mountain roads counterpointed by moments of tranquil luxury.
—Shelby Knick, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Wedged between the Skills Challenge and the Dunk Contest, the 3-Point Contest lacked the exhilaration found a year ago on All-Star Weekend, when Lillard won his second straight title and Steph Curry edged WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a separate challenge.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
In her wild behavior, her pursuit of chaotic situations and turbulent relationships, there is exhilaration with a purpose.
—Anahid Nersessian, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exhilaration
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhilaration. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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exhilaration
noun
ex·hil·a·ra·tion
ig-ˌzil-ə-ˈrā-shən
1
: the action of exhilarating
2
: the state or the feeling of being exhilarated : high spirits
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