exhilarating
gb/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
B2
Inglese
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adjective
B2
property
1
very exciting and enjoyable
Very exciting and fun, making you feel full of energy.
Schema d'uso:
[an exhilarating] [experience/ride/game/moment]
Errore comune:
Don’t use it for ordinary positive things; it usually suggests strong excitement (often from speed, risk, or adventure).
Sinonimi
thrilling (Often highlights excitement mixed with suspense or danger.)
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exciting (More general; less intense than 'exhilarating'.)
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electrifying (Suggests a sudden, powerful surge of excitement.)
Contrari
boring (Not interesting or exciting.)
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dull (Lacking excitement or energy.)
Collocazioni
an exhilarating experience
|an exhilarating ride
|an exhilarating game
|an exhilarating performance
|an exhilarating win
|an exhilarating moment
|an exhilarating adventure
|an exhilarating journey
|an exhilarating challenge
|an exhilarating feeling
Temi
emotions
|daily_life
|sports
|travel
|entertainment
Esempi
- Paragliding over the coast was an exhilarating experience.
- The team’s last-minute goal made for an exhilarating finish.
- She found public speaking terrifying at first, but eventually exhilarating.
Esempi per chi studia
- The roller coaster was exhilarating.
- It was an exhilarating day.
adjective
C1
property
2
invigorating and refreshing
Refreshing and making you feel more awake and energetic.
Schema d'uso:
[exhilarating] [air/breeze/cold/walk/swim]
Errore comune:
For physical refreshment, 'exhilarating' is stronger than 'refreshing' and suggests a noticeable boost of energy.
Sinonimi
invigorating (Focuses on renewed strength and energy.)
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refreshing (Weaker; emphasizes pleasant relief rather than excitement.)
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revitalizing (Suggests restoring energy after tiredness.)
Contrari
stifling (Oppressively hot or airless, making you uncomfortable.)
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draining (Making you feel tired rather than energized.)
Collocazioni
exhilarating air
|exhilarating breeze
|exhilarating cold
|an exhilarating walk
|an exhilarating run
|an exhilarating swim
|exhilarating mountain air
|exhilarating sea air
|an exhilarating morning
|an exhilarating workout
Temi
health
|weather
|nature
|daily_life
Esempi
- The crisp autumn air felt exhilarating after the humid summer.
- A quick swim in the cold lake was exhilarating and woke her up instantly.
- He loved the exhilarating rush of cycling downhill in the morning wind.
Esempi per chi studia
- The cool air was exhilarating.
- The swim was exhilarating.
Grammatica
Forma base
exhilarating
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
Sillabe e accento
ex - hil - ar - at - ing (5 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hil)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: exhilarating
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Advanced or less common
exhilaratingly
adverb
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