exhilaration
intermediateB2/ɪɡˌzɪləˈreɪʃən/ · ex-hil-ar-a-tion
A feeling of intense happiness or excitement.
Meanings
A feeling of intense happiness or excitement.
انتہائی خوشی یا جوش کا احساس۔
مسرّت
masrri'at
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Common Collocations
- sense of exhilaration
- feeling of exhilaration
- moment of exhilaration
Example Sentences
The exhilaration of winning the championship was unforgettable.
چیمپئن شپ جیتنے کی مسرت ناقابل فراموش تھی۔
Championship jeetne ki masrri'at naqabala faramosh thi.
She felt a rush of exhilaration as she jumped off the cliff.
چٹان سے چھلانگ لگانے پر اسے ایک جوشیلا احساس ہوا۔
Chattan se chhalang lagane par use aik joshila ehsaas hua.
The exhilarating view from the top of the mountain took her breath away.
پہاڑ کی چوٹی سے خوش کن منظر نے اس کی سانسیں روک دیں۔
Pahaar ki choti se khush kun manzar ne us ki sansain rok di.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'exhilaration' as a mix of 'exhilarate' and 'celebration' to evoke feelings of joy.
Imagine a party where everyone is celebrating and feeling ecstatic.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خوش رہو گے پیار سے بڑھ کر مسرت کی کوئی بات نہیں نرمی سے آؤ، ہر ایک دل کو دو جہاں میں راس نہیں
Khush raho ge pyaar se barh kar masrri'at ki koi baat nahin, Narmi se aao, har aik dil ko do jahan mein raas nahin.
You will remain happy; nothing surpasses the joy of love. Come gently, not every heart is suited for this world.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خوشی میں جیو، غم میں بھی.
Khushi mein jiyo, gham mein bhi.
Live in joy, even in sorrow.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "exhilarare" — to make cheerful
First known use: 16th century
The word 'exhilaration' comes from the Latin 'exhilarare', which means to make merry or cheerful. It was adopted into English in the late 16th century.