exhilarate
gb/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪt/ us/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪt/
C1
English
fellelkesít, felvillanyoz, felfrissít, felüdít
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
fellelkesít
B2
felvillanyoz
C1
Usage pattern:
[something] exhilarates [someone]; [someone] is exhilarated by [something]
The final goal in extra time exhilarated the home fans.
A hosszabbításban szerzett utolsó gól teljesen fellelkesítette a hazai szurkolókat.
The steep descent on the roller coaster exhilarated her more than she expected.
A hullámvasút meredek zuhanása jobban felvillanyozta, mint várta.
He felt exhilarated by the challenge of starting a new job.
Learner examples
The trip exhilarated me.
Az utazás nagyon fellelkesített.
I was exhilarated by the news.
A hírtől teljesen felvillanyozódtam.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it for mild happiness; it usually implies strong excitement (often from an activity or experience).
Meaning
make someone feel excited
Collocations
be exhilarated by the experience
|absolutely exhilarated
|exhilarate the crowd
|exhilarate the audience
|exhilarate someone
|find something exhilarating
|exhilarating moment
|exhilarating ride
|exhilarating match
|exhilarating performance
Synonyms
thrill (Often suggests a sudden, intense excitement.)
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excite (More general and common; can be weaker than exhilarate.)
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delight (Focuses more on pleasure than on energy or adrenaline.)
Antonyms
bore (Makes someone lose interest instead of feeling excited.)
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depress (Creates sadness or low mood rather than uplift.)
Themes
emotions
|entertainment
|sports
Definition
to make someone feel very excited and happy
To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of enthusiasm.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
felfrissít
B1
felüdít
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] exhilarates [someone]
A brisk walk in the cold air exhilarated him and cleared his head.
A hideg levegőn tett tempós séta felfrissítette, és kitisztította a fejét.
The sea breeze exhilarated us after the long drive.
A tengeri szellő felüdített minket a hosszú autóút után.
She felt exhilarated after an early morning swim.
Learner examples
Fresh air exhilarates me.
A friss levegő mindig felfrissít.
I feel exhilarated after I run.
Futás után felfrissültnek érzem magam.
Common mistake:
This sense is close to 'invigorate' and is less common than the excitement sense; it usually describes a noticeable boost in energy.
Meaning
make someone feel energized
Collocations
exhilarate and refresh
|exhilarate the mind
|exhilarate the body
|exhilarating fresh air
|exhilarating breeze
|exhilarating swim
|exhilarating walk
|exhilarating workout
|exhilarated by the fresh air
|feel exhilarated after
Synonyms
invigorate (Emphasizes renewed strength or energy.)
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energize (More everyday; focuses on giving energy.)
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refresh (Highlights feeling rested or mentally renewed.)
Antonyms
tire (Reduces energy rather than increasing it.)
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exhaust (Leaves someone with no energy at all.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|daily_life
Definition
to give someone energy and make them feel fresh
To make someone feel more energetic, lively, or refreshed, especially after being tired or inactive.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exhilarate
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪt/
US/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪt/
Syllables & stress
ex - hil - ar - ate (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hil)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: exhilarate
- 3rd Person Singular: exhilarates
- Present Participle: exhilarating
- Past: exhilarated
Word family
Forms
Core family
exhilaration
noun C1
Related words
hilarious
adjective B1
hilarity
noun
Advanced or less common
exhilaratingly
adverb
Expressions
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