NSW Selective & Scholarship
Exhilarate
verb/eg-ZIL-uh-rate/
To make someone feel very excited, happy and full of energy.
In contextSurfing a big wave at the beach can exhilarate even nervous swimmers.
Remember it
Exhilarate has 'hilar' like hilarious — a rush of joyful excitement.
Use it well
Use it for thrilling, energising fun; often seen as 'exhilarating'.