Spell Bee Word: exhilarating

Basic Details

Word: Exhilarating

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Making you feel very happy and excited.

Synonyms: Thrilling, invigorating, uplifting

Antonyms: Boring, dull, depressing

Idioms and Phrases

1. Your spirits will soar: Used to describe feeling extremely happy. Example: "After the exhilarating news, your spirits will soar!"
2. Riding high: Feeling very happy and successful. Example: "He’s been riding high since he won the competition; it was exhilarating for him."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The exhilarating roller coaster ride left us all screaming with joy.

Example 2: Watching the sunset from the mountain top was an exhilarating experience.

Example 3: She found it exhilarating to try out for the school play and perform in front of everyone.

Fun Fact

The word "exhilarate" comes from the Latin word "exhilarare," which means "to cheer up" or "to make merry." It has been used in English since the late 15th century to describe feelings of joy and excitement!

Famous Quote

"The most exhilarating thing, I think, is that it’s a new beginning." – Kacy Catanzaro

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "exhilarating" mean?

a) Causing sadness
b) Making you feel very happy and excited
c) Making you feel tired
d) Causing boredom

Answer: b) Making you feel very happy and excited

2. Which of these is a synonym of "exhilarating"?

a) Dull
b) Thrilling
c) Depressing
d) Uninteresting

Answer: b) Thrilling

3. Which sentence uses "exhilarating" correctly?

a) The meeting was exhilarating and made everyone sleepy.
b) The exhilarating game had everyone on the edge of their seats.
c) The film was exhilarating and had no action whatsoever.
d) Reading can be exhilarating if it's boring.

Answer: b) The exhilarating game had everyone on the edge of their seats.

4. Which idiom means feeling very happy?

a) Your spirits will soar
b) A piece of cake
c) All talk and no action
d) In a nutshell

Answer: a) Your spirits will soar

5. What is the opposite of "exhilarating"?

a) Thrilling
b) Uplifting
c) Boring
d) Invigorating

Answer: c) Boring