Exhilaration
/ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/
A feeling of great joy and excitement that makes you feel really happy, like when you’re about to go on a fun ride at an amusement park.
Examples
- When I finally finished my science project and received an A, a wave of exhilaration rushed over me, making all the hard work feel worthwhile.
- As we reached the top of the roller coaster and dropped down, I felt a rush of exhilaration that made me scream with joy and excitement.
- Winning the championship game with my teammates filled me with exhilaration, as we celebrated together and cheered for each other's amazing plays.
Synonyms
joy
happiness
excitement
delight
euphoria
thrill
Antonyms
sadness
disappointment
boredom
gloom
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