exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of excitingnext
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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This technology sits next to exciting hardware advancements as a key aspect of Intel’s long-term performance roadmap for enthusiasts. Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 From exploring Paris’ museums to lounging on the beaches of the Greek islands, European travel can be equal parts enriching and exciting. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026 Winnipeg’s punk scene was exciting, but could sometimes be violent. Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026 What’s exciting about being scared? Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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