exhilarative

[ ig-zil-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]

adjective

1. tending to exhilarate.

Other Words From

• unex·hila·rative adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhilarative¹

First recorded in 1860–65; exhilarate + -ive

Example Sentences

We must make them take more exercise; we must find out some lively exhilarative exercise for them.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• breathtaking
• exciting
• inspiring
• intoxicating
• invigorating
• rousing
• stirring
• thrilling
• uplifting