1. making one feel very happy, animated, or energized; thrilling

Examples

• The roller coaster ride was absolutely exhilarating.
• She found the mountain climbing experience exhilarating despite the danger.
• The exhilarating feeling of winning the championship lasted for days.
• Running in the cool morning air was exhilarating.
• The exhilarating speed of the race car took his breath away.
• Dancing all night was exhilarating and left her feeling alive.
• The exhilarating view from the mountaintop made the difficult hike worthwhile.