exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: 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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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives. Essence, 7 July 2025 But his most exciting job is as a private investigator. Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 6 July 2025 There will be 10 races, with the first post at 2 p.m. The first race is the most exciting, Bahr said — the buildup as the horses load into the gate in front of the grandstand. Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 Some feel divided, show elicits mixed responses Kent Cone from Milwaukee said the drone show was cool at first, but not as exciting as real fireworks. Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 5 July 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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exciting

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

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