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

Though the intent is exciting, Arbeloa’s side have so far been unable to capitalise on their own opportunities to make their high-risk strategy look like something that can realistically be sustained. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

What an exciting opportunity to make the finale pop by putting everyone in fun costumes. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

By creating exciting events for consumers to attend, alongside visually pleasing activations creators of all sizes are keen to share, the two are facilitating this output. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2026

Accessories are getting exciting again; Khaite has killer belts. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 10 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