Feeling intensely happy, excited, and energized, as if lifted up by joy. Describes a state of high positive arousal that combines happiness with physical and mental stimulation.
From Latin 'exhilaratus' (made cheerful), from 'ex-' (thoroughly) and 'hilaris' (cheerful). The word originally meant to make merry or cheerful, evolving to describe the peak emotional state of joy combined with energy.
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