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adjective

ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Definition of excitingnext
1
as in thrilling
causing great emotional or mental stimulation an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series

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2
as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction and what exciting news have you for us today?

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exciting

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verb

present participle of excite
1
as in electrifying
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

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2
as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

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Recent Examples of exciting
Adjective
Los Cafeteros topped their group, which included Portugal, DR Congo and Uzbekistan, and did so playing an exciting brand of soccer. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 The result is a chain of polite, yet simultaneously radical buildings with an exciting contour resembling a mountainous landscape – adding ‘bergen’ in De Bergen! — Bridget Borgobello july 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Verb
The electrons will continue to travel through the structure, but there’s no laser exciting them. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Apr. 2017 For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exciting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exciting
  1. breathtaking
  2. provocative
  3. thrilling
  4. encouraging
  5. interesting
  6. electrifying
  7. provoking
  8. intriguing
Adjective
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • As Americans reflect on our 250-year history as a sovereign nation, there's no better time to appreciate the breathtaking natural beauty the country offers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Digital platforms further amplify provocative behavior, potentially normalizing hate.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • That can desensitize us to actions that in another context would be seen as deeply provocative.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Definition of provocative
Verb
  • The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of thrilling
Verb
  • The commission has launched several initiatives leading up to the anniversary, including America's Field Trip, a nationwide essay and artwork contest for students, and volunteer service campaigns encouraging Americans to log community service hours.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • No one was ever charged with pulling the trigger, but three other men, Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 37, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, were charged with murder as accomplices for encouraging or assisting the shooter.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Definition of encouraging
Adjective
  • One interesting trend is that this tournament will feature some very good tight ends, a position that has become increasingly important in college football and the NFL but not so much in high school football in the era of spread offenses.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • But perhaps the most interesting aspect of this news is the potential military applications for this new engine.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • This electrifying new production celebrates the women who dared to be bold, courageous, and wholly themselves—and in doing so, became truly iconic.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 June 2026
  • Alex Freeman emerged as a breakout star of this young World Cup, scoring an electrifying goal in America’s big win over Australia last week.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Definition of electrifying
Verb
  • If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Temperatures reached historic highs Historic high temperatures in 2003, surpassed this time, were blamed for 15,000 deaths, provoking a national reckoning about care of older people, who were particularly hard-hit.
    — John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of provoking
Adjective
  • This July will include an intriguing mix of madcap comedies, sweeping action epics and independent fare hoping to get as many viewers into theaters — or in front of their televisions — as possible.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • But there are some very intriguing narratives in play after the genre of TV went through a renaissance this year.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 July 2026
Definition of intriguing

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