exhilarative

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

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adjective

tending to exhilarate.

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 formsun·ex·hil·a·ra·tive, adjective

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Related Words for exhilarative

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