exhilarating
gb/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
B2
Engels
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adjective
B2
property
1
very exciting and enjoyable
Very exciting and fun, making you feel full of energy.
Gebruikspatroon:
[an exhilarating] [experience/ride/game/moment]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t use it for ordinary positive things; it usually suggests strong excitement (often from speed, risk, or adventure).
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
boring (Not interesting or exciting.)
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dull (Lacking excitement or energy.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
emotions
|daily_life
|sports
|travel
|entertainment
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
[exhilarating] [air/breeze/cold/walk/swim]
Veelgemaakte fout:
For physical refreshment, 'exhilarating' is stronger than 'refreshing' and suggests a noticeable boost of energy.
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
stifling (Oppressively hot or airless, making you uncomfortable.)
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draining (Making you feel tired rather than energized.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
health
|weather
|nature
|daily_life
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The cool air was exhilarating.
- The swim was exhilarating.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
exhilarating
IPA
GB/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - hil - ar - at - ing (5 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hil)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: exhilarating
Woordfamilie
Core family
Advanced or less common
exhilaratingly
adverb
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