Do you know the meaning and the origins of the word “exhilarating” and do you use it in daily talks? Probably you prefer to use the simpler core words instead. If you favor expressing yourself in a more positive way and in an effective manner, it is a good idea to use the adjective “exhilarating“, and therefore go for the word word “exhilarating” which means “making lively and cheerful”. The word “exhilarating” means “exciting” or “thrilling“. The verb form “exhilarate” means “make feel very happy“. Other synonymous words of the word “exhilarating” are “invigorating” and “stimulating“. As for the origins of the word “exhilarating”, it can be seen that it dates back to 1500s. As for the origins of the word “exhilarating”, it can be seen that it dates back to 1500s. The combination of the Latin prefix “ex-” meaning “out” or “upwards” and the Greek root “hilaros” meaning “merry” or”joyous” probably yielded the word “to exhilarate”. The final suffix “-ing” is clearly the English ending making the word an adjective. The Turkish equivalent of the word “exhilarating” is “neşelendirici” (making cheerful), “neşeli” (cheerful), or “canlandırıcı” (literally, “making lively”). Here are some examples for you:
- It’s exhilarating to drive your car on top of rivers, lakes and mountains.
- The view from the top of the skyscraper was so exhilarating that I took hundreds of photos and selfies.
- I’m not entirely sure, but Boléro has always been a very exhilarating tune for me.
- The effect of the poem “I’m Nobody! Who are you?” by Emily Dickinson may not be exhilarating, but it is probably one of her best poems.