From Latin 'exhilarare' (to make cheerful), from Greek 'hilaros' — sibling of 'hilarious,' but retaining energized joy.
A feeling of excited happiness, high spirits, and energetic joy; the state of being thrilled or invigorated.
From Latin 'exhilarātiōnem' (a making cheerful, a gladdening), from 'exhilarāre' (to make cheerful, to gladden, to cheer up), from 'ex-' (thoroughly) + 'hilarāre' (to make cheerful), from 'hilaris' (cheerful, merry), from Greek 'hilarós' (cheerful, merry, joyous). The word 'hilarious' is a sibling — both descend from the same Greek root. But while 'hilarious' shifted toward laughter, 'exhilaration' retained the sense of brightened spirits
The words 'exhilaration' and 'hilarious' are siblings from Greek 'hilarós' (cheerful). Both started as words for simple cheerfulness, but they diverged: 'exhilaration' intensified toward thrilling joy, while 'hilarious' veered toward laughter. The name 'Hilary' comes from the same root — it
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