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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For a taste of some of the most inventive, flavorful rice dishes out there, José Andrés’ Spanish Diner in Bethesda, Maryland features Spanish comfort food with an exciting variety of paellas. Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026 Easy but exciting paths that felt like true tree lines to them. Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 Cracked Comedy Club In Partnership with Netflix’s MATING SEASON—The comedy institution Cracked is coming to SXSW for its first official showcase and special LIVE taping celebrating an exciting roster of emerging comedians. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2026 This show is hopefully an exciting crime story with the stakes of crime stories. John Hopewell, Variety, 25 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 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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