exhilarating
adjective
ex·hil·a·rat·ing
ig-ˈzi-lə-ˌrā-tiŋ 
: causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
an exhilarating experience
… an exhilarating ride that allows participants to catch an aerial view like they've never seen before.—
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Kathryn M. Roy… I would like to convey the sense of flight as it was almost at the very beginning of itself, when everything about it was miraculous and dangerous and exhilarating.—James Dickey
James Dickey… an exhilarating career full of deals sealed at three-martini lunches.—Andrea Cooper
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Examples of exhilarating in a Sentence
no recording can capture the exhilarating feeling of being at a live rock concert
Recent Examples on the Web
While the story feeds directly into the action of Fury Road, Furiosa is closer in spirit and time frame to the films that started the franchise, Mad Max and its exhilarating direct sequel, released in the U.S. as The Road Warrior.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Their profound understanding of the local seas and commitment to exceptional service guarantees a seamless and exhilarating journey for novices and seasoned sailors alike.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Gig workers, contractors, and freelancers often thrive in the exhilarating rush of the perpetual launch stage inherent in embarking on new projects.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 May 2024
In a rapidly evolving landscape, organizations of all kinds—public, private, commercial, nonprofit—are embarking on an exhilarating journey into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
—Byjeffrey Saviano, Fortune, 8 May 2024
The Fremont Street Experience has free live music, Silverton Casino features a complimentary aquarium with thousands of tropical fish, and Circus Circus offers exhilarating acts.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Hardwood flooring, open spaces, San Francisco views and exhilarating style showcase walls of glass that open to over 1,000 square feet of decking with barbecue hookups and enchanting views.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The whole thing, a first-class ticket on an exhilarating professional freight train ride.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
In Copenhagen, sometimes discovering the old can be just as exhilarating as buying into the new.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024
Their profound understanding of the local seas and commitment to exceptional service guarantees a seamless and exhilarating journey for novices and seasoned sailors alike.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 May 2024
Gig workers, contractors, and freelancers often thrive in the exhilarating rush of the perpetual launch stage inherent in embarking on new projects.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 May 2024
In a rapidly evolving landscape, organizations of all kinds—public, private, commercial, nonprofit—are embarking on an exhilarating journey into the world of generative artificial intelligence (AI).
—Byjeffrey Saviano, Fortune, 8 May 2024
The Fremont Street Experience has free live music, Silverton Casino features a complimentary aquarium with thousands of tropical fish, and Circus Circus offers exhilarating acts.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2024
Hardwood flooring, open spaces, San Francisco views and exhilarating style showcase walls of glass that open to over 1,000 square feet of decking with barbecue hookups and enchanting views.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
The whole thing, a first-class ticket on an exhilarating professional freight train ride.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 May 2024
In Copenhagen, sometimes discovering the old can be just as exhilarating as buying into the new.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
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“Exhilarating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exhilarating. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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