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Exhilarate is a verb that refers to the act of making someone feel excited, invigorated, or stimulated, typically as a result of an intense or thrilling experience. It is derived from the Latin word "exhilarare," which means to gladden or cheer up.
When something exhilarates us, it fills us with a sense of energy, enthusiasm, and pleasure. This feeling can be generated by a variety of sources, such as engaging in a thrilling activity or witnessing a remarkable event. For example, participating in extreme sports like skydiving or riding a roller coaster can exhilarate individuals due to the surge of adrenaline and the sense of danger involved.
This verb can also describe the act of causing excitement or arousal in others. For instance, a speaker may aim to exhilarate their audience through an inspiring or compelling speech, making them feel uplifted and motivated.
To exhilarate is to surpass the normal state of being and achieve a heightened sense of excitement and joy. The experience of exhilaration may manifest physically through increased heart rate, elevated mood, and a surge of energy. Additionally, it can contribute to an overall sense of happiness and well-being.
Overall, exhilarate encompasses the notion of empowering, arousing, or electrifying one's emotions, either through personal experiences or external stimuli.
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To cheer; to gladden; to make cheerful; to enliven; to become joyous.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "exhilarate" originates from the Latin word "exhilarare", which comes from the combination of two Latin words: "ex", meaning "out", and "hilarare", meaning "to make cheerful". So, the literal translation of "exhilarare" is "to make cheerful or merry". Over time, the word evolved and adapted into "exhilarate" in English, maintaining the general meaning of causing great excitement or happiness.
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