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

And a cross-country road trip—an exciting, liberating adventure for someone like Jack Kerouac—can be an anxious journey full of threat and potential violence for a person of color. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, millions of people go to work every day in decidedly less exciting businesses. — Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Teenage phenoms come to Sporting Park Up next for Sporting, two of the most exciting American prospects will come to Sporting Park with the Philadelphia Union. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

But the complete burial of the young male horse was among the most exciting finds for the researchers. — Ahmed Shawkat, CBS News, 16 Sep. 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