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

Other Word Forms

• excitingly adverb
• nonexciting adjective
• unexciting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exciting¹

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

Example Sentences

He adds that it is incredibly exciting and fascinating to better understand what happens near a black hole using sophisticated numerical codes.

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But she said the location crew had been "very good" and it had been "exciting times for the village".

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He added that the brand's future in Britain looks "hugely exciting", having just opened its 100th retail outlet.

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“This album was completely inspired by the most incredible time of my life that was so exciting, because you made the Eras Tour what it was,” Swift said.

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But the youngster is seen as an exciting talent in his own right.

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