No, it is a adjective.
The word exhilarating is a verb and an adjective. The verb form is the present participle of the verb exhilarate. The adjective describes something that is thrilling.
He was exhilarated to see her.They were exhilarated by the ride.
When you feel enthusiastic joy, you're exhilarated. This is an energetic, positive state. Landing the perfect job can make you feel exhilarated. Falling in love makes people feel exhilarated. Winning a spelling bee can make you feel exhilarated. When you're exhilarated, you're not only happy but bursting with energy.
The bolded words "tired" and "exhilarated" serve as predicate adjectives in this sentence. They complement the subject "runners" by describing their states or feelings after the race. This type of complement provides additional information about the subject, linking the adjectives to it through the linking verb "felt."
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Meaning very happy and excited.
Calmness, tranquility, peace.
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"It is only a pump" simply means to be exhilarated or to be fired up.
Burning - aflame. blazing. fiery. flaming. Fervent - ardent. eager. excited. exhilarated. intense.
The toilsome journey through the rugged terrain left us exhausted but exhilarated.
I felt a rush of exhilaration or excited happinessas I got off of the roller coaster.There was exhilaration in the air at the Justin Bieber concert.