How to Memorize

exhilaration - delight

Analysis

Unlike other terms that share a similar meaning, such as ‘elation’, ‘exhilaration’ is often used in the context of thrill-seeking. In other words, it is commonly used to describe something that causes a rush of adrenaline and stimulates a mixture of fear, excitement, and joy in somebody.

Example(s)

1. It was wonderful to share the exhilaration of victory with my teammates.

2. Sky-diving was an exhilarating experience. It was a thrill from start to finish.

3. The movie’s big-budget special effects and dramatic set pieces are likely to exhilarate cinema-going fans.