Exhilarating Definition

exhilarating
adjective
  1. making lively and cheerful; "the exhilarating effect of mountain air"
  2. making lively and joyful

"Exhilarating" in song lyrics

See how exhilarating is used in real songs:

  • "The pleasure of killing.. is exhilarating"
    Holocaust — The Ocean
  • "what is exhilarating"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "exhilarating"

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