exhilarative

adjective

Definition of exhilarativenext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation discovered that white-water rafting is an especially exhilarative adventure

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilarative
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. thrilling
Adjective
  • The two championship golf courses provide breathtaking scenery and challenging games.
    Robin Raven, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Kenya has a way of captivating you — the mind-bending landscapes, curious wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets that are best savored in the still of the bush.
    Venetia Martin, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • A little laundry drama is almost exciting again after seeing so much of it with Bri on Mediterranean!
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.
    David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.
    James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.
    Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, one of the most intriguing marks is unrelated to protection.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The thrilling real-time narrative follows a delivery rider in Spain, weaving together a dangerous delivery mission with her unfolding personal crises, creating layers of suspense and drama.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The world’s only fully underground zip line course located inside the Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., is a series of six ziplines and two challenge bridges combined with a thrilling glow-in-the-dark twist that transforms the caverns into a vibrant spectacle of color, light, and music.
    The Courier-Journal, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of thrilling
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