Synonyms for

Exhilaration

Verb / ɪˌgzɪlɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for exhilaration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a feeling of great happiness or excitement

Synonyms & similar words

excitement excitement thrill euphoria elation ecstasy joy glee happiness delight joyfulness exultation rapture jubilation festivity merriment jollity revelry animation vivacity zest

Example sentences

  1. The feeling of exhilaration after passing my exam was amazing.
  2. The soccer team celebrated their win with great exhilaration.
  3. The rollercoaster ride filled me with exhilaration.
  4. The dancer was filled with exhilaration after her performance.
  5. The music festival was an exhilarating experience.

Quotes

  • Exhilaration is that feeling you get just after a great idea hits you, and just before you realize what's wrong with it. - Rex Harrison
  • Exhilaration is the Breeze That lifts us from the Ground, And leaves us in another place, Whose statement is not found. - Emily Dickinson
  • Exhilaration is the elation of the mind under the influence of any unusual stimulus that induces positive emotion. - Wilhelm Wundt

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