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Root of the word "exhilaration"

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Latest post Mon, Feb 7 2005 7:14 PM by tommyensr. 1 replies.
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tommyensr  +  72696 Mon, 07 Feb 05 07:14 PM
please explain the root of the word "exhilaration"
i want to know its root. now i know only its meaning.

exhilaration = excitement and happiness

very very thank you
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Mister Micawber  +  72720 Mon, 07 Feb 05 10:34 PM

L./Gk. ex- out, from + L. hilarare to gladden. 'Hilarious' has the same root.

(Courtesy Webster's)

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