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

This is an exciting step forward for Eisenberg the director, who had a breakthrough a couple of years ago with the lovely A Real Pain, which earned co-star Kieran Culkin an Academy Award.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Mikel Arteta’s champions are built around a solid defence and strangling the opposition through possession, while Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea have had very little of the ball during his first few games, but have still built an exciting style.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of exciting

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

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

Adjective

The paper was a propaganda tool, and whatever Grossman may have wished to write, at first all the editors would permit were inspiring, deadly earnest pieces full of generalities.

— Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
And the landscape itself provides inspiring backdrops for wellness activities and pursuits.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of inspiring

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