exciting

ex·cit·ing

adjective \ik-ˈsī-tiŋ\

: causing feelings of interest and enthusiasm : causing excitement

Full Definition of EXCITING

:  producing excitement

— ex·cit·ing·ly \-iÅ‹-lÄ“\ adverb

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Examples of EXCITING

1. an exciting trip to Africa
2. an exciting account of her adventures
3. This isn't a very exciting book.

First Known Use of EXCITING

1647

Related to EXCITING

Synonyms

breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

Antonyms

unexciting

Related Words

arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty

Near Antonyms

boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

Rhymes with EXCITING

cockfighting, daylighting, freewriting, frostbiting, handwriting, infighting, inviting, newswriting, playwriting, prewriting, prizefighting, skywriting, songwriting, typewriting