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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"It's pretty exciting to be with all the fans," said 50-year-old Alban, a business administrator who traveled from Quito and wore a yellow Ecuador jersey.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

MEUNIER: When you have a strong DNA as a company, like Nissan had and has, it is really about durability, affordability, but also exciting products—fun to drive, fun design, and different, edgy products.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

“I’m starting from scratch. I like the freedom to see where it goes. That’s exciting to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

What once seemed exciting and new — this new house, namely — has lost its luster.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

It’s more exciting than excitement could ever be, and it’s something I haven’t felt in a while: hope.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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