exhilarate

Meanings

• Verb

  To make (someone) feel very excited and happy.

• Verb

  To cause great excitement and elation.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɛɡ-/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

enliven , stimulate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with exhilarate
stimulate , animate , medicate , concentrate

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Variants

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exhilarate , exhilarated , exhilarates , exhilarating , exhilaratingly , exhilarative

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Etymology

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Exhilarate comes from the Latin word exhilarare, which means 'to cheer up' or 'to make more alive'.

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Trivia

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1. Exhilarate is a 12-letter word.

2. Exhilarate is often used to describe the feeling of being 'in the zone' or 'flow' during an activity.

3. Exhilarate is sometimes used to describe the feeling of being in love.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adrenaline rush: A feeling of intense excitement and increased heart rate, often associated with thrilling experiences or emotions.

2. Thrill: A feeling of intense pleasure or excitement, often accompanied by a sense of danger or risk.

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Culture

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Exhilarate has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the feeling of excitement and joy. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway describes a party at Gatsby's mansion as 'an exhilarating riot', indicating the wild and exciting nature of the event.

How to Memorize "exhilarate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the feeling of excitement and joy that comes with the word exhilarate. Imagine yourself experiencing something thrilling and exhilarating, like riding a rollercoaster or watching an exciting sports game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word exhilarate with feelings of excitement, joy, and elation. Think of synonyms like thrilling, exhilarating, and invigorating.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Excited Hare Lives Again' to remember the meaning of exhilarate. The 'H' in 'Hare' represents the 'H' in 'happy' and 'excited', while the 'Lives Again' reminds you of the feeling of being alive and energized.

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