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

The sushi was solid and the cocktail program felt thoughtful and exciting. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

However, as with Amal’s deep brunette hair with ribbons of face-framing light brown highlights, there’s something dynamic and exciting about her unexpected combination. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2026

At one point, Two Shell were one of the most exciting acts in underground dance music. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026

One of the most exciting advances in mobile computing just hit store shelves, as laptops with Nvidia's Spark-class processors are rolling out. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 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