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exciting

American  
[ik-sahy-ting] / ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ /

adjective

  1. producing excitement; stirring; thrilling.

    an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.


exciting British  
/ ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing excitement; stirring; stimulating

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Other Word Forms

  • excitingly adverb
  • nonexciting adjective
  • unexciting adjective

Etymology

Origin of exciting

First recorded in 1805–15; excite + -ing 2

Example Sentences

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"I just thought that it was really exciting. The dress is obviously not cursed, I'm happily married, as is the bride I bought it from," she joked.

From BBC

"I think that means fans know that they want another game because they're never quite sure what kind of experience they're going to get - and that's really exciting as a player."

From BBC

At the Shah’s insistence, the country was Westernizing and modernizing, an exciting or frightening prospect depending on who you were.

From The Wall Street Journal

“What do we do? We remember the most human and warm and exciting stories of our life.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In leaving mediumship for Elisha’s sake, she had also left behind an exciting life with fellow celebrities, new ideas, and lively conversation.

From Literature