Exhilaration (Noun)
Meaning
The feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She felt a rush of exhilaration as she stood at the edge of the skydiving platform, ready to take the leap of a lifetime.
- The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, filling the air with an infectious exhilaration that spread throughout the stadium.
- As the rollercoaster crested the top of the hill and began its steep descent, a scream of exhilaration escaped her lips.
- He felt an overwhelming sense of exhilaration as he crossed the finish line, his first marathon complete.
- The firework exploded in a burst of colorful lights, filling the children with a sense of exhilaration and wonder.