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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Turkey have some exciting creative players like Kenan Yildiz of Juventus and Real Madrid's Arda Guler, and are well organised under boss Vincenzo Montella.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

University of Hawaii oceanographer Craig Smith, who discovered the first whale fall in 1987 but was not involved in the new research, told AFP it was "extremely exciting".

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Musicals, newspaper dramas and family reminiscences all have their place, but it was exciting to learn that Steven Spielberg was returning to one of the things he does best—smart sci-fi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Will they keep the theme tune? Will they lose the blue box? Will they bring back the Drahvin?! It’s all up for grabs, which is so Doctor Who, exciting and unpredictable and new!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But I can tell the possibility of a postcard from Mom is exciting him.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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