Descriptions of Excitement Flashcards
Exhilarated
Very happy, animated or elated Our walk to the waterfall left us tired but exhilarated.
All this hustle and bustle makes me feel exhilarated.
heart-stopping
Full of suspense or excitement; thrilling
I need to summon my courage for its wild, exhilarating, heart-stopping ride.
high spirits
lively or cheerful behaviour or mood
It was a bright sunny day and we set off in high spirits.
bursting with pride and delight
To be so filled up with pride and happiness as to be unable to contain it
Mother was bursting with pride and delight when she saw Sam receiving an award on stage.
be in a whirl
In a state of confusion
His mind was in a whirl and he was worried.
a surge of adrenaline
A feeling of excitement, stimulation and enhanced physical ability produced when the body secretes large amounts of adrenalin in response to a sudden perceived or induced stress situation.
Tom felt a surge of adrenaline at the start of the race.
heart was throbbing loudly
Zachary’s heart was throbbing loudly when he saw the famous soccer player from Manchester United.
punch the air
To make a movement like a punch towards the sky to show that you are very pleased.
Joshua punched the air in triumph.
a flash of excitement
She felt a sudden flash of excitement.
on the edge of your seat
To be very interested in what is happening or what is going to happen. The film’s ending had me on the edge of my seat.
