exhilarating
Group 13Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated GRE
Example in Context
The exhilarating pace of discovery in the new laboratory reinvigorated a team that had grown weary of incremental progress.
Synonyms
thrillingexcitingelectrifying
Etymology
From Latin, meaning to cheer up or to fill with joy.
- ex- (Latin) — out of
- hilarare (Latin) — to cheer
Memory Aid
🏔️Sounds like “ex hilly rating”
Climbing an EXHILARATING hill so steep, it rates a 10 on the joy scale—best view ever!
Visual Association
🎉Jumping on a trampoline while confetti rains down, feeling the rush of pure joy.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “exhilarating” mean on the GRE?
exhilarating (adjective) means “Making one feel very happy, animated, or elated”. The exhilarating pace of discovery in the new laboratory reinvigorated a team that had grown weary of incremental progress.
How to remember “exhilarating” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “exhilarating” sounds like “ex hilly rating”. Climbing an EXHILARATING hill so steep, it rates a 10 on the joy scale—best view ever!
What are synonyms for “exhilarating”?
Common synonyms: thrilling, exciting, electrifying.