- past tense form of exhilarate.
- past participle of exhilarate.
exhilarated
Example Sentences
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Matisse said he dreamed of an art that exerted “a soothing, calming influence on the mind,” but we leave Acquavella exhilarated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
"I was exhilarated, knowing that this natural insight had led to a major breakthrough," Zargartalebi said.
From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2024
The CGI glamour throughout “Wicked” can be intoxicating, but in this climax it enables Erivo’s Elphaba to soar like a comet and declare her independence with exhilarated determination:
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2024
It makes sense that he wants to extend that style here too, and you can be exhilarated by Ross’ formal daring while still wishing he had more of a command of straightforward, emotional storytelling.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024
I was so exhilarated by the realization that I did the most unexpected thing in the world.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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