exciting

[ ik-sahy-ting ]

adjective

1. producing excitement; stirring; thrilling:

   an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.

exciting

/ ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing excitement; stirring; stimulating

Derived Forms

• exˈcitingly, adverb

Other Words From

• ex·citing·ly adverb
• nonex·citing adjective
• unex·citing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exciting¹

First recorded in 1805–15; excite + -ing ²

Example Sentences

So the Dodgers can strengthen baseball’s best lineup, deepen their historic batting order, tighten their versatile defense, become even more exciting, more enchanting, more unbeatable.

From Los Angeles Times

Bellamy has also instilled an exciting new style of play - bold and creative on the ball, tenacious and relentless out of possession.

From BBC

Why give Monaco a six-year contract up to 2031 when every race there is a procession and there are no future adaptions to make the race exciting?

From BBC

“It was the most exciting experience I’d ever had because I knew that I wanted to be on that stage in the spotlight one day.”

From Los Angeles Times

The former boyband members share some of their most exciting adolescent moments becoming some of the defining faces of pop music.

From Salon

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• lively
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