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exhilarating

/ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
ex · hil · a · rat · ing ɪɡ · ˈzɪl · ə · reɪt · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. incredibly exciting or thrilling
中文释义
令人兴奋的，令人激动的
Significado en Español
emocionante, estimulante
한국어 뜻
신나는, 황홀한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hứng khởi, phấn khích
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Example Sentence

The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, leaving everyone breathless with excitement.

这次过山车之旅令人兴奋，使每个人都激动得屏住了呼吸。

Synonyms
thrilling exciting invigorating stimulating
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ex(outer) + hilar(happy) + ate(to make) + -ing → make people feel happy → exhilarating
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

The ride on the amusement park''s new roller coaster was so exhilarating that it left everyone feeling:

  1. A bored
  2. B exhausted
  3. C thrilled
  4. D confused
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C — thrilled. “exhilarating” means adj. incredibly exciting or thrilling

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Sailing fast across the open sea was a wildly ______ experience.

  1. A dull
  2. B exhilarating
  3. C boring
  4. D tiresome
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B — exhilarating. “exhilarating” means adj. incredibly exciting or thrilling

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Common questions about “exhilarating”

What does “exhilarating” mean?

exhilarating — adj. incredibly exciting or thrilling. In Chinese: 令人兴奋的，令人激动的.

How do you pronounce “exhilarating”?

exhilarating is pronounced /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ex · hil · a · rat · ing.

How do you use “exhilarating” in a sentence?

The roller coaster ride was exhilarating, leaving everyone breathless with excitement. (这次过山车之旅令人兴奋，使每个人都激动得屏住了呼吸。)

What are synonyms for “exhilarating”?

thrilling, exciting, invigorating, stimulating — all close in meaning to exhilarating (adj. incredibly exciting or thrilling).

Is “exhilarating” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. exhilarating appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “exhilarating”?

ex(outer) + hilar(happy) + ate(to make) + -ing → make people feel happy → exhilarating

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