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

That performance and a handful of others leads the way as the UFC wrapped up an exciting event from Shanghai.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
While a lot of the shorts are fully animated, the parts where this cartoon interacts with the real world were the most exciting then and are still a delight now.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

Adjective

Nvidia's giveback Friday was certainly not because the company didn't report an amazing, if not breathtaking, quarter.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
The experience goes far beyond the golf course; Palmares is known across the world for having one of the most breathtaking clubhouse environments in all of golf.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
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— The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

However, the aliens’ secondary revelation is far more intriguing.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
The intriguing subplot is whether CBS will try to void the final four years (and $72 million) of Romo’s regrettable 10-year, $180 million deal by citing a moral clause that is standard in broadcast contracts.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

Boyle succeeds in making a thrilling, propulsive movie using his signature kinetic filmmaking style of quick cuts, unconventional camera angles, and a frantic pace.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
Carse had been out celebrating Durham’s thrilling victory over Derbyshire that had been completed inside three days, and was due to meet up with England at Lord’s on Monday for the second Test.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

Adjective

That first video has more than 33 million views, and the series would go on to become a viral sensation, inspiring spinoff videos, reaction clips across the internet and a television show.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Curated by Rachelle Daglis, the annual gathering brought together an inspiring community of industry leaders to celebrate and amplify the voices shaping the stories of today and tomorrow.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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