Exhilarators

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A source or means that brings great joy and excitement, often causing a lively or invigorating reaction in individuals
2. Objects or activities that uplift and stimulate, generating feelings of happiness and enthusiasm in those experiencing them
3. Elements that provoke a sense of exhilaration, promoting a vibrant and animated atmosphere among participants or observers

Etymology: "Exhilarators" is the plural of "exhilarator," a noun built from the verb "exhilarate" and the suffix "-or," which marks a person or thing that performs an action. An exhilarator is therefore something that exhilarates: a stimulus, event, or person that lifts spirits and quickens the mood of a group. The verb underneath it comes from Latin "exhilarare," meaning to make cheerful or to gladden, formed from "ex-" (out, thoroughly) and "hilaris" (cheerful, merry). The Latin root is the same one behind "hilarious," so the two words share a common ancestor even though one now describes laughter and the other a more general thrill.

Synonyms: stimulators, invigorators, energizers, cheerers, uplifters