exhilaration (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: [ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃn]
Definition
A feeling of great happiness, excitement, and elation.
Examples
The exhilaration of winning the championship was unforgettable.
She felt a rush of exhilaration as she reached the summit.
His face was lit with the exhilaration of discovery.
How to Use exhilaration
- exhilaration of (prepositional phrase)
- The cause or source of the feeling of exhilaration. — "The exhilaration of climbing the mountain was worth the effort."
- feeling of exhilaration (collocation)
- Describing the sensation of exhilaration. — "He experienced a profound feeling of exhilaration upon completing the marathon."
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