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exciting

American  
[ik-sahy-ting] / ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. producing excitement; stirring; thrilling.

    an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.


exciting British  
/ ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing excitement; stirring; stimulating

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Other Word Forms

  • excitingly adverb
  • nonexciting adjective
  • unexciting adjective

Etymology

Origin of exciting

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

Example Sentences

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But he added despite exciting innovation, concerns remain about the security and privacy of new and emerging smart toys for children - particularly those which integrate AI.

From BBC

It’s exciting, but now many companies will have capabilities that might end up changing how investors value the robo-taxi market.

From Barron's

She is the most exciting emerging talent in the British game.

From BBC

It nonetheless represents an exciting opportunity for companies like Nvidia, which are working to automate cars and factories while also turning humanoid robots mainstream.

From MarketWatch

"The company approached me and asked if I wanted to be involved and I thought it sounded very exciting," he says.

From BBC