exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of excitingnext
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 Pete Crow-Armstrong is an exciting player to watch. Levi Weaver, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Room for improvement The CVT is efficient and smooth but not especially exciting. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The most exciting thing to me as a filmmaker is that Michelle has helped prove there are new ways to tell ambitious stories and connect with audiences. Garrett Kennell, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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