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exhilarate Definition

ex·hila·rate (eg zil′ə rāt′, ig-)

transitive verb exhilarated -·rat′ed, exhilarating -·rat′·ing

  1. to make cheerful, merry, or lively
  2. to invigorate or stimulate

Etymology: < L exhilaratus, pp. of exhilarare, to gladden < ex-, intens. + hilarare, to gladden < hilaris, glad: see hilarious

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exhilarate Synonyms

exhilarate

v.

stimulate, enliven, invigorate, brace, elate, cheer, gladden, refresh, act as a tonic; see also animate 1. See syn. study at animate.

exhilarate Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • strangely: There is a young boy, a " special child " in their community who has an amazing habit that strangely exhilarates his soul.