exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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One of the most exciting games to come out of the show for space fans is Lunar Strike, a 2026 sci-fi narrative adventure game about preserving humanity's legacy on the moon before it's destroyed by an impending catastrophe. Ian Stokes, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025 Along with bringing in some veteran talent, the roster is loaded with exciting youth. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025 There’s a long history here, and an exciting future. Anil Seth, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025 With visionary curation, deep connection to place, and a commitment to dialogue between artists and audiences, Wolterton has firmly established itself as one of the UK’s most exciting new cultural destinations. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.

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exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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