as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation
needing one last kicky experience in my life, I decided to try bungee jumping
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Recent Examples of kicky
Today, Irina Shayk stepped out in New York City wearing a kicky number by Burberry, in the label’s signature plaid.
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Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
The powdery croutons in the lobster salad are also oddly sweet, and a kicky side of baby bok choy reveals grit in the heat.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
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Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2020
And the animation theme reveals itself to be best during a chase scene with some kicky music behind it and ample opportunities for comic book text pop-ups.
—Jodi Walker, EW.com, 16 May 2020
The soundtrack is kicky, the rank-and-file firefighters cheekier and the references to skincare routines increased, in a gentle jab at Lowe.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 20 Jan. 2020
The powdery croutons in the lobster salad are also oddly sweet, and a kicky side of baby bok choy reveals grit in the heat.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
Adjective
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This is a good fight trending toward an exciting finish.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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His aggressive, exciting driving style is already winning over fans.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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His goal was breathtaking — a sinuous run and then a shot that was not just beautifully placed but executed in a way (taken early, minimal backlift) that left Yann Sommer, the Inter goalkeeper, rooted.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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From the fashion in Milan to the breathtaking scenes in Positano on the Amalfi Coast or the iconic gondola rides in Venice, the country promises and delivers the sweet life at every stop.—
Brittany Vickers,
Essence,
1 May 2025
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April 16, 2023: DiCaprio is photographed dancing very closely with Cooper's ex Shayk during Coachella. DiCaprio and Shayk at a Coachella after-party on April 16, 2023 Getty Images This is interesting, considering DiCaprio and Cooper have been friends for decades, per the Daily Mail.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
4 May 2025
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Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Del Pino won’t need to handle a major workload in the backcourt, but his potential is intriguing as a 6-5 point guard with good court vision and experience playing high-level European competition as a teenager.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
2 May 2025
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And, as alluded to at the start, mid-season numbers are ultimately meaningless, except that, in this instance, they are both entrenched and intriguing.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Olivia Erwin Interiors takes on the thrilling restoration of a 1859 Garden District gem Photography by Christian HarderStyled by Katja Greeff May 2, 2025 All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
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Syracuse, New York CNN — As two other crosstown rivals played a thrilling lacrosse game that went into overtime one night last week, some members of the Westhill High School boys’ varsity lacrosse team were in the stands hatching a plan.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Fairmont Grand Del Mar, San Diego, CA For entrepreneurial parents and remote workers seeking an elegant work-life balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar offers an inspiring setting.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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So there’s this strength in the society, which is really inspiring and powerful and devastating as well.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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