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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Taylor said it was "an exciting time" for the Metro when he started working on it in 1980.

From BBC

"One of the most exciting things for me is that it brings attention to the town."

From BBC

“It’s exciting, but at the same time I’m a little nervous,” says Margarito of coming out in the film.

From Los Angeles Times

“It was really exciting,” Eve said, while lounging on a couch in a Hollywood residence.

From Los Angeles Times

“All right. I’d like to wave my hankie as we set sail. A transatlantic voyage to escape German invasion. It’s all so exciting!”

From Literature