exhilaration
pronunciation
How to pronounce exhilaration in British English:
UK [ɪɡˌzɪlə'reɪʃn]
How to pronounce exhilaration in American English:
US [ɪɡˌzɪləˈreʃən]
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- Noun:
- the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Word Origin
- exhilaration (n.)
- 1620s, from Late Latin exhilarationem (nominative exhilaratio) "a gladdening," noun of action from past participle stem of exhilarare (see exhilarate).
Example
- 1. And on his face is plastered a grin of purest exhilaration .
- 2. The first few days are a blur of exhilaration and exhaustion .
- 3. Exhilaration , anger , fear , surprise , awe and even embarrassment can also cause sufferers to suddenly collapse on the spot .
- 4. Inching through the crowded streets of bangladesh 's capital brings both exhilaration and frustration .
- 5. The quality 's not great , but it captures the exhilaration of a milestone met and a strong relationship formed .