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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 exhibition is an exciting intervention into the history of painting surveys, ambitious in scope yet thoughtfully executed in both its installation and its creation of new scholarship. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 Be curious about them, what is going on in their world, what’s exciting to them and what keeps them up at night. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • Engineered as a premier compact display for dedicated gaming setups and bedroom home theaters, the Sony A90K OLED delivers breathtaking visual fidelity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Nattiv skilfully braids together the key events that lead to Rita’s breakdown, with a breathtaking sense of tension across the flashbacks.
    — Tomris Laffly, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • The 27-year-old pre-training researcher’s dramatic resignation has fired off a provocative warning on X that instantly sent ripples across the tech sector.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Both its outlandish and provocative nature could translate into a bit of surprise win for the box office.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of provocative
Verb
  • Reportedly the most expensive South Korean movie ever, this inventive monster epic is by turns thrilling and ridiculous.
    — Gene Park, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Dalhausser and Crabb took a thrilling semifinal in straight sets over the San Diego Smash in the men’s first match of the day.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • Several featured in a short film aimed at encouraging people to have the confidence to start a conversation about suicide.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • At its height, the group controlled vast territory and millions of people in Iraq and Syria while encouraging or directing attacks far beyond its borders.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • This is why silicon photonics is becoming particularly interesting.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall had an interesting 3-yard run in the second quarter.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • Its declaration of a caliphate in 2014 was electrifying to many Muslims, coming at a time when the group seemed to be successfully expanding its borders and fighting off enemies.
    — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Toyota and its luxury division is electrifying its portfolio of vehicles because many drivers see the value in hybrid and electric powertrains.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Verb
  • Guendouzi, who played for Lyon’s rivals Marseille between 2022 and 2024, was seen provoking the Lyon fans at full time with a series of exuberant celebrations.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This year's Ig Nobel Prizes — which are awarded for humorous, yet thought-provoking research — have been announced, but not on their home turf.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of provoking
Adjective
  • There was a seismic roster shift in June, five weeks after another intriguing draft class arrived.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Big games Week three in high school football has so many intriguing games that fans will have lots of choices this week.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of intriguing

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