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

In uptown Charlotte on Thursday night, at the conclusion of an exciting day for Tepper Sports and Entertainment, David Tepper saw an opening to bring up something that had been on his mind. — Alex Zietlow july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The way character Anne chases Leo and infiltrates his apartment and finds ways to be close to him without being next to him that to me was an incredibly exciting thing cinematically. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

The data showed that Chicago is particularly popular for wedding venues and romantic dining experiences, likely due to its stunning lakefront setting, skyline, and exciting culinary scene. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

The exciting part is being able to rub elbows with winemakers, chefs, distillers, and wine experts over a few festive days. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 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