exciting

1 of 2

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ 

: producing excitement

excitingly

ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē 

adverb

exciting

2 of 2

present participle of excite

Synonyms of exciting

Adjective

• thrilling
• exhilarating
• stimulating
• breathtaking
• intriguing
• inspiring
• interesting

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

Adjective

an exciting trip to Africa

an exciting account of her adventures

This isn't a very exciting book.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

For now, the most exciting buying opportunities are the pieces that feel distinctly of their designer, have something unexpected about them, and still make sense for the way my customer wants to dress. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Martin Wagner, a toxicologist and a biologist at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, who was not involved in the new work, says the study’s findings are exciting. — Payal Dhar, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2026

Travel, learning, or a bigger personal goal could suddenly feel exciting enough to act on. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

The most exciting part is watching young girls grow up now with so many visible examples of what’s possible. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for exciting

• alighting
• backbiting
• bullfighting
• daylighting
• delighting
• firefighting
• handwriting
• highlighting
• igniting
• inciting
• indicting
• infighting

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ 

: causing excitement

exciting news

excitingly

-iŋ-lē 

adverb