exhilarating
gb/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
B2
Inglês
Acepções
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adjective
B2
property
1
very exciting and enjoyable
Very exciting and fun, making you feel full of energy.
Padrão de uso:
[an exhilarating] [experience/ride/game/moment]
Erro comum:
Don’t use it for ordinary positive things; it usually suggests strong excitement (often from speed, risk, or adventure).
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
boring (Not interesting or exciting.)
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dull (Lacking excitement or energy.)
Colocações
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
Temas
emotions
|daily_life
|sports
|travel
|entertainment
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Padrão de uso:
[exhilarating] [air/breeze/cold/walk/swim]
Erro comum:
For physical refreshment, 'exhilarating' is stronger than 'refreshing' and suggests a noticeable boost of energy.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
stifling (Oppressively hot or airless, making you uncomfortable.)
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draining (Making you feel tired rather than energized.)
Colocações
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
Temas
health
|weather
|nature
|daily_life
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- The cool air was exhilarating.
- The swim was exhilarating.
Gramática
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exhilarating
AFI
GB/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪɡzˈɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/
Sílabas e tonicidade
ex - hil - ar - at - ing (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (hil)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: exhilarating
Família de palavras
Core family
Advanced or less common
exhilaratingly
adverb
Expressões
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