Definitions

exciting

[ik-sahy-ting] / ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

inspiring, exhilarating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appealing astonishing breathtaking dangerous dramatic flashy hectic impressive interesting intriguing lively moving provocative stimulating thrilling

STRONG

animating arousing arresting bracing commoving electrifying fine impelling intoxicating overpowering overwhelming rousing stirring titillating

WEAK

agitative exhilarant eye-popping far-out groovy hair-raising heady melodramatic mind-blowing neat racy rip-roaring sensational showy spine-tingling wild zestful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

boring dull unexciting unmoving unstimulating

WEAK

moderate unenthused unenthusiastic uninspiring unpromising

Example Sentences

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“This business has been building for a long time, and it’s exciting to see what’s coming out of it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting young heavyweights in years, while welterweight Conor Benn continues to command headlines wherever he goes.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

"It's very exciting as a scientist to find something unexpected like this that we weren't looking for," said Daniel Katz, CU Boulder chemistry PhD student and lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“We believe most of these are good companies, and may be well positioned long-term, but don’t have exciting 12-month catalysts,” analysts wrote on Friday.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The mood at Olive Garden last night was so jovial, so exciting, and so totally different from the thick silence occupying the car today.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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