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adjective

ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Definition of excitingnext
1
as in thrilling
causing great emotional or mental stimulation an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series

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2
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction and what exciting news have you for us today?

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exciting

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verb

present participle of excite
1
as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

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2
as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

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Recent Examples of exciting
Adjective
The Goodyear House’s changing menu keeps items exciting, but its Goopy Burger is a tried-and-true favorite. — Laura Horne july 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026 As transformative as the past 12 months have been, the capabilities coming to finance organizations in the next 12 months promise to be even more exciting. — Terrence McCrossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Verb
Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them. — Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026 For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exciting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
  1. breathtaking
  2. provocative
  3. thrilling
  4. encouraging
  5. interesting
  6. electrifying
  7. provoking
  8. intriguing
Adjective
  • This breathtaking start follows recent debate over potential fatigue for franchise films, including those of the superhero variety, given that DC Studios’ Supergirl underperformed earlier this summer.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Almost every day there is a new announcement about some resoundingly breathtaking AI innovation.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • The manager, Jordan Perry, whose theater has a history of provocative messaging, didn’t respond to Jewish Telegraphic Agency requests for comment.
    — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Increasingly, the answer comes in the form of an intimacy coordinator — a role that Araki, long known for embracing provocative themes, employed for the first time on this project.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of provocative
Verb
  • The invitation-only regatta, which takes place off the coast of Sardinia every two years, brings Nautor Swan owners from three continents together for a week of thrilling racing.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Or 19-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye, who was once very recently a striker and saved a penalty against Morocco in her side’s thrilling scoreless draw to conclude their group stage.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • The consul general is encouraging all Haitians, including Haitian Americans, to obtain a valid Haitian passport.
    — Tania Francois, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Singapore’s healthcare system combines public subsidies with compulsory medical savings and co-payments, encouraging people to take greater responsibility for their own healthcare spending, while still keeping things affordable.
    — Runchana Pongsaparn, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • The research examining wearables indicate interesting results.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The former’s status as a non-comedy comedy has been processed ad nauseam, but Margo makes for a more interesting case as a new show.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • And Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom loomed as a potentially electrifying acquisition.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This electrifying comeback proved Rush's enduring power and ability to captivate audiences, even in a new configuration.
    — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Verb
  • Even when the play returns to the familiar rhythm of Shaw provoking Dreyfuss and Scheider stepping in to restore peace, the performances keep the interactions engaging.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • As a founder of the San Isidro Movement, Otero Alcántara used performance art to challenge the Cuban government, repeatedly provoking authorities through works involving the national flag, public demonstrations and acts of civil disobedience.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of provoking
Adjective
  • Another intriguing possibility is fellow rookie outfielder Jonah Cox, who played middle infield in college.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The South’s own Sarasota, Florida This Gulf Coast city, which is about an hour south of Tampa, has gorgeous beaches, unique botanical gardens, great food, deep cultural roots, and an intriguing history that has a lot to offer visitors.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
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