exciting

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adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
Synonyms of exciting
: producing excitement
excitingly
ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce exciting (audio)
adverb

exciting

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present participle of excite

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Adjective an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
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What may be alarming to proponents of data privacy is exciting for marketers. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 But the women won't be alone, as an exciting lineup of guests are set to appear throughout Season 30. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Now O’Donnell has a new chance to give the audience, albeit one in a different time slot, something exciting to watch. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Continental European football, and what should be a competitive tussle for the Portuguese title, is an exciting next step for a defender who seems to take everything in his stride. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exciting

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First Known Use

Adjective

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exciting was in 1647

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“Exciting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exciting. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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exciting

adjective
ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsīt-iŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: causing excitement
exciting news
excitingly
-iŋ-lē How to pronounce exciting (audio)
adverb
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