Definitions

exhilarative

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

ADJECTIVE

bracing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

invigorating refreshing

STRONG

animating chilly cool crisp energizing fortifying quickening restorative reviving rousing stimulating tonic

WEAK

fresh lively stimulative vigorous

Antonyms

STRONG

friendly hot responsive temperate warm

WEAK

debilitating exhausting tiring

ADJECTIVE

exhilarant

Synonyms

WEAK

bracing electric energizing exciting exhilaratory inspiring invigorating refreshing reinvigorating renewing restorative roborant rousing stimulating stimulative stirring thrilling tonic uplifting

ADJECTIVE

exhilarated

Synonyms

STRONG

animated intoxicated

WEAK

cheerful ebullient euphoric heady rapturous zestful

Antonyms

WEAK

depressed

ADJECTIVE

exhilarating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathtaking exciting inspiring intoxicating invigorating rousing stirring thrilling uplifting

STRONG

animating bracing elevating enlivening exalting gladdening inspiriting quickening vitalizing

WEAK

animative electric exhilarant exhilaratory eye-popping stimulative tonic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring depressing unstimulating

WEAK

agitating discouraging upsetting worrying

ADJECTIVE

intoxicating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exciting exhilarating heady stimulating

STRONG

inspiring rousing stirring thrilling

WEAK

exhilarant eye-popping provocative

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring unenthused

WEAK

saddening sobering

ADJECTIVE

invigorating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bracing exhilarating fascinating lively refreshing uplifting

STRONG

brisk charged energizing interesting quickening rejuvenating vitalizing

WEAK

aesthetic fresh healthful high hyper rejuvenative restorative salubrious tonic

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring

WEAK

depressing dull enervating unstimulating

Example Sentences

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The slothful man loves his bed; the toper his drink, because it throws him into an exhilarative and exquisite mood; the gourmand makes his stomach his god; and the sensualist thinks his delights imperishable.

From International Weekly Miscellany of Literature, Art, and Science — Volume 1, No. 4, July 22, 1850 by Various

We must make them take more exercise; we must find out some lively exhilarative exercise for them.

From The Home by Howitt, Mary (Mary Botham)

exhilarative

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