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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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But Schuerfranz remembers the Apollo era, and thinks some of the magic might be lost in today's more fragmented media environment: "I think it was way more exciting then," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

When it comes to exciting wide men, however, it's hard to look past those elite dribblers who rouse crowds and make full-backs fret.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"I think there are a lot of exciting things coming up."

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The exciting and the scary part of artificial intelligence is there are things the human brain will not be able to comprehend.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Then someone more exciting than any Hollywood actor or fancy author arrived in Key West.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.