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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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Cavallari: No. I feel pretty fortunate that I’ve been able to do a lot of really exciting things over the years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

For loyal fans like Park Su-bin, the opportunity to watch them again is exciting enough.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In the postwar 1940s, he set out to offer car buyers a newer, more exciting vehicle than the Detroit incumbents were producing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"This paper represents a critical leap into a much larger, more exciting frontier."

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Show her what an exciting life I have.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler