Term: exhilarating





exhilarating (adj) /ɪɡˈzɪl.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/

Similar to: thrilling; exciting; breathtaking; invigorating; electrifying
Definition: making you feel very happy, animated, and full of energy; strongly stimulating.
Translation: aizraujošs, uzmundrinošs, elektrizējošs
Examples:
“We went for an exhilarating walk along the windy cliffs.”
“There is nothing more exhilarating than skiing down a mountain at high speed.”
“Winning the championship after such a close game was an exhilarating experience.”

Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
exhilarating (adjective)
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
SYNONYMS:
breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
RELATED WORDS:
arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty
NEAR ANTONYMS:
boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting
unexciting
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