exhilarating

/ ɪɡˈzɪləˌreɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing strong feelings of excitement and happiness

   an exhilarating helicopter trip

Other Word Forms

• exhilaratingly adverb

Example Sentences

"Queuing up is exciting and exhilarating - the build up of walking in, and thinking 'I'm finally here,'" Christina tells me.

From BBC

The Seadog Lakefront Fireworks Cruise takes you out into the harbor for a speedy, exhilarating boat ride, then positions you perfectly for an unbeatable view of the display.

From Salon

The early millennia of our species’ history — hundreds of thousands of years — is the subject of “Human,” an exhilarating five-part BBC series premiering Wednesday as part of the PBS series “Nova.”

From Los Angeles Times

It’s an exhilarating ride that carries on over the rest of the album, ebbing and flowing between chaos and calm.

From Los Angeles Times

Some fans had left Highmark Stadium in Buffalo when the Bills trailed by 15 points in the fourth quarter, before Allen showed why he is the MVP by leading an exhilarating comeback.

From BBC

Related Words

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• rousing 
• stirring 
• thrilling 
• uplifting