exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ 

: producing excitement

excitingly

ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of exciting

• thrilling
• exhilarating
• stimulating
• breathtaking
• intriguing
• inspiring
• interesting

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa

an exciting account of her adventures

This isn't a very exciting book.

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite their exciting rediscovery, time had taken its toll on the mummies. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

Broadway's glittering lights have always beckoned aspiring thespians and avid theatergoers to New York, and the city's ever exciting theatre scene is far from simply resting on its laurels. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026

Unlike an actual sporting event, of course, the outcome is engineered, which doesn’t make the golf scenes less suspenseful or exciting for the viewer. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

In addition to the purse, the toy also features two detachable bag charms inspired by the green and pink Labubu keychains that your dog can play with individually or all together for an enriching and exciting time. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exciting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• firefighting
• handwriting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting
• infighting

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ 

: causing excitement

exciting news

excitingly

-iŋ-lē 

adverb