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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Not every City fan has been on board with their recent approach by any means, particularly because the performances have hardly been too exciting or especially accomplished. Sam Lee, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 Green and Montez Sweat would form an exciting pass-rush duo. 40. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025 Complementing Lewis’s exciting outfits is his daring jewelry style. Daisy Shaw-Ellis, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025 Hunter is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars (such an exciting moment for this team). Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 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 28 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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