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

Artificial intelligence is big, scary, exciting and more than just a little undefined. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The prospect of a new concept at The Warehouse is exciting for food enthusiasts. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

The choreography isn’t super exciting, either, and this homage to The Invisible Man looks like more of a Contemporary/Jazz hybrid than a true Jazz. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

One of the more exciting pairings in the league faces two guards that still somewhat need to figure out how to play together. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 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