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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky

Adjective

We were treated to a commercial-free evening of exciting entertaining, educational, emotional and joyful programming.

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
The player in question is Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, who has been described as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

England versus Argentina also features two previous winners, but this match has a much more interesting history to it.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Looks like an interesting docu-series, though, maybe especially for those of us who will never go in person.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

That is what has made this past week-plus so intriguing in the Miami Heat’s backcourt.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2026
Bond has always been an intriguing vessel; by design, the spy is detached and isolated, a character who can disappear into the shadows and emerge totally fixated on a new mission with his past loves and losses brushed off with ease.

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

The combination of an embroidery that old surviving intact all these years later and its thrilling telling of one of the most consequential battles in all of history just simply doesn’t have an equal.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
To drink is to enter of a labyrinth of romantic, thrilling, even glamorous myths; to give up drinking is to give those up too.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

Definition of thrilling

Adjective

Seeing Garmany and the other wheelchair competitors give it their all — as well as the others pushing strollers or running in costumes — was pretty inspiring.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Angermayer’s manifesto had credited transgender activism with inspiring Enhanced.

— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Definition of inspiring

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