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
Salty and sweet, crisp and kicky—loaded with soy, hoisin, wasabi, this flavorful snack mix checks all the boxes (and then some).
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 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
Lohan, a gifted actor whose career has had some shaky turns, is left to build a performance on her costumes, an assortment of allegedly kicky but in reality horrifically ugly teenage-girl getups.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 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
Lohan, a gifted actor whose career has had some shaky turns, is left to build a performance on her costumes, an assortment of allegedly kicky but in reality horrifically ugly teenage-girl getups.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for kicky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
Adjective
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This new goal provides you with an exciting opportunity to spend your retirement savings in a way that feeds your values.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Based on exciting flashes in his 2024 season, Woods was trending toward becoming a top-five pick, which was my opinion and shared by many around the NFL.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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On the Rocky Mountaineer, travelers enjoy breathtaking landscapes through the Rocky Mountains on two or three-day trips.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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The 150-mile coastal highway in western Victoria is matched in its breathtaking views perhaps only by California’s Pacific Coast Highway.—
Damian Fallon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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The mini-bar had a decent selection of interesting snacks, and for coffee there’s a Nespresso machine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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The white, wavy detailing adds just enough contrast to feel fresh and interesting without sacrificing comfort or versatility.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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But, the most intriguing part of the current situation presiding over the SEC is how many schools are actually on the same page about the economic structure that athletic directors and presidents are currently festering over.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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But arguably the most intriguing project remained nameless and was little more than an aside.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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But the best story of all was Maryanne, and watching this delightful goofball evolve into a cutthroat champion was truly thrilling, lifting Survivor 42 into the mid-twenties.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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That means 350,000 spectators will be in their seats, or in the infield to witness one of the most thrilling spectacles in all of sport, and a celebration of humanity as the cold days of winter are over and summer is about to begin.—
Bruce Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Sergei Bobrovsky The free-agent pool of goalies this summer isn’t inspiring.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That experience confirmed Lean’s boredom with studio shoots and his hunger to work outside in inspiring locations.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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