exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of excitingnext
: 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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Please join us in congratulating Christine on this exciting next chapter. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026 The Voice is undergoing exciting changes. Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Find out more about this exciting project here. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026 This has gotten easier as my career has progressed, but the roles popular culture can conceive of for South Asian women are not particularly exciting to me either — there is usually a sense of depth or humanity that people seem uncomfortable exploring. Supriya Ganesh, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 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 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

exciting

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

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