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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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 June 2026 The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 23 June 2026 One exciting startup seeking to develop a next-generation analog computer is Unconventional AI. Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026 Fans can enjoy an exciting Draft Night experience with immersive activities across the arena bowl. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 June 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 23 Jun. 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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