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

But the description of attraction, the description of touch, and the way that someone’s looking at you, all of those things are interesting and exciting to me and call to mind specific moments. —Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026

When walking the halls this week, don’t ignore the less exciting but useful window washer, bartender, or snowblower. —Jason Corso, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026

The decision to pivot into an emerging industry like cannabis can be both exciting and daunting. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2026

Their most exciting decision — awarding Best Actress to Kathleen Chalfant for the MFL-ineligible Familiar Touch — won’t have any impact on the league, unfortunately, but Ethan Hawke picked up yet another valuable Best Actor win for his performance in Blue Moon. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Jan. 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