exciting
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of exciting
Explanation
When something is exciting, it is full of activity and gets your blood pumping. Anything causing excitement is exciting. If your heart is racing and you’re thrilled, exhilarated, or jumping up and down with anticipation, something must be exciting. Different people find different things exciting. A close football game is exciting for fans. Being in love is exciting for just about anyone. Learning something new, whether French or juggling, is exciting. An action movie is supposed to be exciting — if it's not, it must not be very good. When you have exciting news, you can't wait to share it.
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Example Sentences
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I have some exciting editions planned, but I also want to hear from you: What money matters are vexing you?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
To boost their already exciting squad, Sunderland have added experienced Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier to their ranks.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
This will be the most exciting event this place has ever seen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
"It's been really exciting to participate in this project," MSU Physics and Astronomy Professor Mark Voit said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
This was the most exciting World Series final anyone had ever seen.
From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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