stimulating vs exhilarating

stimulating and exhilarating both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stimulating	No	Yes	No	No
exhilarating	No	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, stimulating and exhilarating are synonyms defined as:

stimulating (adjective)	exhilarating (adjective)
rousing or quickening activity or the senses	making lively and joyful
making lively and cheerful	making lively and cheerful
that stimulates