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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Shouldn’t this be one of the most exciting times in history to be studying language, literature, and literary theory? Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 After that, the designer will jump back into work with a few exciting projects on the horizon. Ari Stark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 The news that SoFi Stadium would host the World Cup was initially exciting, said 64-year-old Susana Lahargue, who has worked there for three years. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026 Getting to hear everyone’s interpretation of the film is the most exciting part. Rachel Handler, Vulture, 18 May 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 May. 2026.

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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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