Phrases Describing Emotions and Feelings

I felt a surge of exhilaration.

C2

Meaning

I experienced a sudden and intense feeling of excitement and happiness.

Example sentences

John: 'Upon graduating, I felt a surge of exhilaration.'<br>

Alice: 'That's wonderful! Congratulations!'

John: 'I can only imagine how fulfilling that must have been.'

Alice: 'Reaching the summit of the mountain gave me a surge of exhilaration.'<br>