exhilaration
Translation
exhilaration, elation, excitement
Examples
She felt a sense of exhilaration.
She felt a sense of exhilaration.
The exhilaration of victory was incredible.
The exhilaration of victory was incredible.
Grammar Patterns
a sense of exhilaration a feeling of great happiness and excitement She felt a sense of exhilaration.
the exhilaration of (sth.) the feeling of excitement from (sth.) The exhilaration of victory was incredible.
Similar Words
Synonyms: elation, euphoria, joy; Antonyms: depression, sadness
Etymology
From the verb 'exhilarate', with the suffix '-ation' forming a noun. It comes from 'ex-' (thoroughly) + 'hilarare' (to cheer).
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'to exhilarate'. It's the *feeling* you get from an exhilarating experience, like riding a roller coaster.