exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: producing excitement
excitingly adverb

Examples of exciting in a Sentence

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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There is never a more exciting time in college basketball than March Madness, so tune in to catch all the drama and potential upsets. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 Tiny reacted to the exciting news on social media, praising her baby girl for her accomplishments. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 1 Apr. 2025 Here are some of the most exciting of Earth’s distant neighbors. Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025 The Knight of Wands is an exciting, adventurous energy to carry you through the month. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exciting

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.

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exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly adverb

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