exhilarating exhilarating /ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/

adjective

1. () Making lively and cheerful  ( stimulating , exhilarating )
   making lively and cheerful
    The exhilarating effect of mountain air
   the exhilarating effect of mountain air
   
2. Making lively and joyful  ( elating , exhilarating )
   making lively and joyful