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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"We don't really know what's in the pipeline, but I think there's a lot of exciting things going to happen now."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Musicals, newspaper dramas and family reminiscences all have their place, but it was exciting to learn that Steven Spielberg was returning to one of the things he does best—smart sci-fi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“It is exciting to know you’re in something you’re gonna love to watch,” he says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

That might be frustrating, but it’s also exciting.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

As if he wasn’t trying to sound brave and exciting anymore.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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