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

Individual apparatus leads include Patrick Hoopes on pommel horse, Asher Cohen on still rings, Yul Moldauer on parallel bars, Cooper Kim on high bar, and Kameron Nelson on vault, setting up an exciting final day. — Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The paint color that encircles the wallpaper is important, but Chloe Redmond Warner says the bread should be the least exciting part of this sandwich. — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Two of the most exciting results, the experts say, incorporate preexisting ideas from the recent mathematical literature without properly citing them. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026

East Atlanta Village has long been one of the metro area’s best places to eat and drink, a neighborhood with exciting, creative restaurants and a true nightlife scene. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 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