KICKY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

kicky

adjective

ˈki-kē

Definition of kicky

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 Yes, this might be a strange starting point for an article about a kicky new romantic comedy bound for Netflix, but stay with it. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026 First with a campy animation going back in time and then a somehow even campier song-and-dance routine going forward, Impacciatore and the talented dancers brought the eras to life with kicky dance routines and hilariously exaggerated period costumes (the 1980s polyester ski suits were on point). — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 The flavors built on one another, a kicky sip that finished smooth and well-structured. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 These jackets were contrasted with kicky pleated skirts. — Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kicky

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Adjective

An unopened box may look exciting when it is surrounded by balloons, friends and the smell of cake.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
They're packaged quite perfectly for gift-giving in a gift set of four mini bars that are just as exciting to unwrap as an (edible) holiday treat.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Princess Rajwa was the star of the day, of course, in her breathtaking gown by Elie Saab.

— Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Oct. 2026
Canaletto, a prominent member of the Venetian school, is best known for his breathtaking oil paintings of Venice and London.

— News Desk, Artforum, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

The Patriots will finish second in the West Valley League and could be an intriguing first-round matchup in the City Section Open Division playoffs.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
For now, this is an intriguing proof of concept, a tantalizing glimpse of what electric mobility might look like someday, and a technology wrapped in enough engineering jargon to make the average driver’s eyes glaze over.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

That urgency has marked Holden’s prolific output—especially the thrilling first installment of his Supreme Magnetic series in 2025 and 2022’s Joe Frog—as the Harlem rapper uses his street-hustling past to paint an autobiographical portrait.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Bringing its many moving parts together is an impressive feat — and makes for a thrilling night at the theater.

— Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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