Exhilaration (noun)

1. A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
2. A sudden rush of excitement or joy.

Origin:

Late 16th century from latin exhilarare "cheer up, refresh", from ex- "thoroughly" + hilarare "make cheerful".

Examples:

1. The children felt a rush of exhilaration as they went down the big slide.
2. The news of her promotion filled her with a sense of exhilaration.
3. The exhilaration of the victory was palpable in the air.
4. The breathtaking view from the mountaintop brought a sense of exhilaration to the climbers.
5. The exhilaration of skydiving cannot be matched by any other experience.