exhilaration

noun
UK: /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/
US: /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/

  1. The feeling of great happiness and excitement.

    1. The game gave me exhilaration.
    2. She felt a surge of exhilaration after completing the marathon, forgetting all the pain.

  2. A state of invigoration and high spirits.

    1. I felt exhilaration looking at the sky.
    2. The exhilaration of flying high above the mountains was an unparalleled experience.

Synonyms

elation thrill delight euphoria excitement rapture joy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exhilaration" in English means: The feeling of great happiness and excitement., A state of invigoration and high spirits..

The phonetic transcription of "exhilaration" is /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ in British English and /ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exhilaration": elation, thrill, delight, euphoria, excitement, rapture, joy.

Example usage of "exhilaration": "The game gave me exhilaration.". More examples on the page.