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adjective

Definition of elatingnext
as in exhilarating

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elating

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verb

present participle of elate
as in exciting
to fill with great joy the winning of the state basketball championship elated the whole town

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elating
  1. exhilarating
  2. joyous
  3. intoxicating
  4. blissful
  5. euphoric
  6. ecstatic
Adjective
  • The sun in Sagittarius is forming an auspicious sextile with Pluto in Aquarius on Nov. 21, leading us toward an exhilarating period of expansion and transformation.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
  • This abrasive, exhilarating yet downbeat atmosphere was symbolized by a courtesy to the audience members: The management left a tub of bright orange earplugs near the door to prepare you for the emotional electric onslaught.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhilarating
Adjective
  • At the National Board of Review Awards on Tuesday at Cipriani 42nd Street, the spirit of the night for the night was one of joyous celebration, commemoration of hard work, and a little bit of fun in the non-televised showcase.
    Sam Falb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The strangers, who now became friends, celebrated her joyous life in the cold weather.
    Liz O'Connell, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of joyous
Verb
  • The intoxicating track finds the TDE singer scorned by an ex-lover.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The signature citrus scent is intoxicating, the crystal pink goop is stunning, the lather is so rich and luxurious.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of intoxicating
Adjective
  • Tech could make travel so much better, from headphones that block out noise on a loud bus, train or plane to e-readers for easy packing. Ahead, check out top tech gifts for travelers to make this holiday season and beyond as blissful as an empty TSA line.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • In that blissful blip between Christmas and New Year’s, things tend to finally slow the hell down.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of blissful
Adjective
  • The same is true of both Brugge’s players and their euphoric public.
    Sam Lee, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • This euphoric exhibition whispers that objects have longer memories than people, that everything is on the side of the living.
    Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of euphoric
Adjective
  • The collage in Muriel’s room (Credit: Jacob Whitehead) Next to it is another quote, an exhausted but ecstatic athlete on the finish line.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In the clip, he was seen smiling and putting his hands on his face in disbelief, before continuing to dance alongside Swift's ecstatic dad, Scott.
    Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of ecstatic
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