exhilaration
gb/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/ us/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
C1
Engels
eufória, adrenalinlöket, felfrissülés
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
1
eufória
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often misspelled (e.g., *exileration*). Also confused with similar-looking words like exoneration.
Betekenis
strong happiness and excitement
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
boredom (The opposite of feeling excited or energized.)
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dejection (A low, discouraged feeling rather than uplift.)
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
Definitie
a very happy, excited feeling
A feeling of great excitement and happiness, often caused by something enjoyable or successful.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C1
2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
I felt exhilaration when I rode the roller coaster.
Amikor felültem a hullámvasútra, igazi adrenalinlöketet éreztem.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Can be confused with adrenaline (a body chemical); exhilaration is the feeling, not the substance.
Betekenis
thrill from risk or speed
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
thrill (More common and slightly less formal.)
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adrenaline rush (Highlights physical intensity; more informal.)
Antoniemen
calm (A settled state without heightened excitement.)
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terror (Fear without the enjoyable, energizing aspect.)
Thema's
emotions
|sports
|travel
Definitie
the exciting thrill you feel when doing something fast or risky
A heightened, thrilling excitement felt during fast, dangerous, or challenging activities.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
C2
3
felfrissülés
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The fresh air gave me exhilaration.
A friss levegő kellemes felfrissülést adott.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use it where 'relaxation' fits better; exhilaration implies energy, not rest.
Betekenis
invigorated, refreshed feeling
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
invigoration (More directly about renewed energy than excitement.)
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refreshment (Softer and less intense.)
Antoniemen
fatigue (A lack of energy rather than a boost.)
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lethargy (A heavy, sluggish feeling.)
Thema's
emotions
|health
|nature
Definitie
a fresh, energetic feeling
A refreshed, energized feeling, especially one produced by fresh air, exercise, or a stimulating environment.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
exhilaration
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
US/ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - hil - ar - a - tion (5 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ar)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: exhilaration
- Plural: exhilaration
Woordfamilie
Core family
Related words
exhilaratingly
adverb
Uitdrukkingen
a rush of exhilaration
1/ə ɹˈʌʃ əv ɪɡzˌɪlɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
sudden strong excitement
a sudden strong excited feeling
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I enjoy the exhilaration of learning new things.