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 are much more exciting names rumoured to be available — Seth Jones and Bowen Byram come to mind — who don’t protect the slot as well as Ristolainen has this season. Murat Ates, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025 For now, the idea of Martian beaches and waves offers an exciting glimpse into the planet’s ancient history — and its potential to have once supported life. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 The night, which was full exciting moments of actors celebrating other actors, made for a buzzy show, but there were even more riveting moments that didn't make it to our TV screens. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025 Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 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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