Exhilarating, stirring (8)
I believe the answer is:
exciting
This clue is a double definition.
'exhilarating' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)
'stirring' is the second definition.
('excite' can be a synonym of 'stir')
(Other definitions for exciting that I've seen before include "Exhilarating, stirring" , "Arousing thrill or expectation" , "Dramatic" , "Arousing strong feeling" , "Stirring, thrilling" .)