definitions

exhilarative

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

tending to exhilarate.

RELATED WORDS

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

Nearby words

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

Related forms

un·ex·hil·a·ra·tive, adjective
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