exhilarate
definition
to make (someone) feel very happy, animated, or elated
example
The breathtaking view from the mountain top exhilarated everyone on the hike, filling them with joy and excitement.
synonyms
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word origin — The word 'exhilarate' comes from the Latin 'exhilarare', which means 'to make cheerful' (ex- 'out, from' + hilarare 'to make cheerful').