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Rapturous vs Exhilarated - What's the difference?

rapturous | exhilarated |

As an adjective rapturous

is the state or condition of being full of rapture.

As a verb exhilarated is

(exhilarate).

rapturous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • The state or condition of being full of rapture
    • The rapturous emotions on the pulpit

    Related terms

    * rapture * rapturously * rapturesome

    exhilarated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (exhilarate)

    • exhilarate

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • (archaic) To make happy, cheer up; to gladden.
    • Good news exhilarates''' the mind; wine '''exhilarates the drinker.
  • *, II.2.4:
    • Many such tricks are ordinarily put in practice by great men, to exhilarate themselves and others, all which are harmless jests, and have their good uses.
  • To thrill refreshingly.
  • To bring new life to.

    • Related terms

    * exhilaration * hilarious * Hilary

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