exaltant

exhilarating

adjective eg-zal-TAHN Rare

Origin: from exalter (to exalt, to excite) + -ant (present participle suffix)

Also means

thrilling

Usage Note

Exaltant describes an experience or prospect that fills someone with enthusiasm and excitement — stronger than stimulant but without the negative edge of excessif. The feminine form is exaltante. It differs from exalté (the past participle used as an adjective), which describes a person in a state of feverish enthusiasm rather than a situation that provokes it.

Examples

"C'est une aventure exaltante que peu de gens vivent."

Natural Translation

It is an exhilarating adventure that few people experience.

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