exhilaration
gb/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
Inglés
eufória, adrenalinlöket, felfrissülés
SUSTANTIVO
C1
1
eufória
B2
Patrón de uso:
exhilaration (at [something] / over [something])
She felt a rush of exhilaration when she heard she’d got the job.
Eufória öntötte el, amikor meghallotta, hogy megkapta az állást.
There was real exhilaration in the room after the team’s comeback win.
A csapat fordításos győzelme után igazi eufória uralkodott a teremben.
He couldn’t hide his exhilaration at finally finishing the marathon.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I felt exhilaration when I passed my exam.
Eufóriát éreztem, amikor átmentem a vizsgán.
Winning the game gave me exhilaration.
A meccs megnyerése eufóriával töltött el.
Error frecuente:
Often misspelled (e.g., *exileration*). Also confused with similar-looking words like exoneration.
Significado
strong happiness and excitement
Colocaciones
a feeling of exhilaration
|a sense of exhilaration
|a burst of exhilaration
|a moment of exhilaration
|pure exhilaration
|sheer exhilaration
|shared exhilaration
|exhilaration at the news
|exhilaration over the win
|filled with exhilaration
Sinónimos
excitement (More general and less intense.)
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elation (Often linked to pride or success.)
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thrill (Emphasizes a sudden, sharp feeling.)
Antónimos
boredom (The opposite of feeling excited or energized.)
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dejection (A low, discouraged feeling rather than uplift.)
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
Definición
a very happy, excited feeling
A feeling of great excitement and happiness, often caused by something enjoyable or successful.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
Patrón de uso:
the exhilaration of [activity]
For her, the exhilaration of rock climbing is hard to beat.
Számára kevés dolog ér fel a sziklamászás adrenalinlöketével.
He loves the exhilaration of driving on an empty road at dawn.
Imádja azt az adrenalinlöketet, amit az jelent, amikor hajnalban egy üres úton vezet.
They talked about the mix of fear and exhilaration they felt on the roller coaster.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I felt exhilaration when I rode the roller coaster.
Amikor felültem a hullámvasútra, igazi adrenalinlöketet éreztem.
Error frecuente:
Can be confused with adrenaline (a body chemical); exhilaration is the feeling, not the substance.
Significado
thrill from risk or speed
Colocaciones
the exhilaration of skiing
|the exhilaration of flying
|the exhilaration of speed
|the exhilaration of danger
|the exhilaration of the chase
|the exhilaration of competition
|exhilaration and fear
|a mix of exhilaration and nerves
|seek exhilaration
|crave exhilaration
Sinónimos
thrill (More common and slightly less formal.)
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adrenaline rush (Highlights physical intensity; more informal.)
Antónimos
calm (A settled state without heightened excitement.)
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terror (Fear without the enjoyable, energizing aspect.)
Temas
emotions
|sports
|travel
Definición
the exciting thrill you feel when doing something fast or risky
A heightened, thrilling excitement felt during fast, dangerous, or challenging activities.
SUSTANTIVO
C2
3
felfrissülés
B2
Patrón de uso:
the exhilaration of [place/condition] / the exhilaration from [something]
The cold air brought a sudden exhilaration as she stepped outside.
A hideg levegő hirtelen felfrissülést hozott, amikor kilépett.
After the long walk, he felt a pleasant exhilaration and clarity.
A hosszú séta után kellemes felfrissülést és tiszta fejet érzett.
They came for the exhilaration of the open landscape and wide skies.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The fresh air gave me exhilaration.
A friss levegő kellemes felfrissülést adott.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use it where 'relaxation' fits better; exhilaration implies energy, not rest.
Significado
invigorated, refreshed feeling
Colocaciones
the exhilaration of the mountains
|the exhilaration of fresh air
|the exhilaration of the open sea
|the exhilaration of exercise
|a feeling of exhilaration
|bring exhilaration
|give a sense of exhilaration
|leave you with exhilaration
|instant exhilaration
|winter exhilaration
Sinónimos
invigoration (More directly about renewed energy than excitement.)
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refreshment (Softer and less intense.)
Antónimos
fatigue (A lack of energy rather than a boost.)
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lethargy (A heavy, sluggish feeling.)
Temas
emotions
|health
|nature
Definición
a fresh, energetic feeling
A refreshed, energized feeling, especially one produced by fresh air, exercise, or a stimulating environment.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
exhilaration
AFI
GB/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
Sílabas y acento
ex - hil - ar - a - tion (5 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: exhilaration
- Plural: exhilaration
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
exhilaratingly
adverb
Expresiones
a rush of exhilaration
1/ə ɹˈʌʃ əv ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sudden strong excitement
a sudden strong excited feeling
Ejemplos
- He felt a rush of exhilaration as the plane lifted off.
- A rush of exhilaration went through her when her name was announced.
- They described a rush of exhilaration at the final whistle.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I felt a rush of exhilaration when I won.
a sense of exhilaration
1/ə sˈɛns əv ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
general feeling of excitement
a feeling of being excited and happy
Ejemplos
- There was a sense of exhilaration as the project finally came together.
- He spoke with a quiet sense of exhilaration about the new plan.
- The crowd’s sense of exhilaration was contagious.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I had a sense of exhilaration on my trip.
a wave of exhilaration
1/ə wˈeɪv əv ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
excitement spreading through you
a strong feeling of excitement that comes over you
Ejemplos
- A wave of exhilaration hit her as she crossed the finish line.
- He felt a wave of exhilaration when he realized the idea would work.
- They were overcome by a wave of exhilaration as the lights went up.
the exhilaration of doing something
1/ðə ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən əv dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
thrill from an activity
the exciting feeling you get from an activity
Ejemplos
- He missed the exhilaration of performing live.
- She wrote about the exhilaration of discovering something new.
- They came for the exhilaration of travel and change.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I enjoy the exhilaration of learning new things.