CultureAugust 17, 2026

exhilarating

ig-ZIL-uh-ray-ting

Definition

Causing strong feelings of excitement, happiness, or stimulation.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'exhilarare', meaning to make cheerful or gladden, which itself comes from 'hilaris', meaning merry or cheerful.

In the news

The word describes the intense, thrilling nature of the film's action sequences and its musical score, which keep the viewer highly engaged.

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