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exhilarative

[ ig-zil-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv ]
/ ɪgˈzɪl əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv /
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adjective

tending to exhilarate.

Words related to exhilarative

exhilarating, exciting, stimulating, heady, fascinating, bracing, lively, refreshing, uplifting, invigorating, inspiring, thrilling, rousing, breathtaking, stirring, intoxicating, interesting, quickening, vitalizing, brisk

Words nearby exhilarative

exhibitory, exhilarant, exhilarate, exhilarating, exhilaration, exhilarative, exhort, exhortation, exhortative, exhume, exigeant
Also ex·hil·a·ra·to·ry [ig-zil-er-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] /ɪgˈzɪl ər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/.

Origin of exhilarative

First recorded in 1860–65; exhilarate + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM exhilarative

un·ex·hil·a·ra·tive, adjective
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