exciting
[ ik-sahy-ting ]
/ ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ /
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adjective
producing excitement; stirring; thrilling: an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.
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exciting
/ (ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ) /
adjective
causing excitement; stirring; stimulating
Derived forms of exciting
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