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

Simon Jones Coventry City There has been some exciting transfer activity at Coventry this window, with Frank Lampard’s promoted side breaking their transfer record on three occasions. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

And Height is their most exciting addition to a pass rush that still seems woefully understaffed. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

The fresh look and exciting gameplay elevate it above other Marvel games, a testament to how cross-cultural collaboration brings out the best in art. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Thrillers like 1990's Hunt for Red October and similar fare make submarine hunting look like the most exciting thing this side of pulling a nose hair out of an angry grizzly bear, but the reality is entirely different. — David Szondy august 12, New Atlas, 13 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