exciting

[ik-sahy-ting]

adjective

1. producing excitement; stirring; thrilling.

   an exciting account of his trip to Tibet.

exciting

/ ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. causing excitement; stirring; stimulating

Other Word Forms

• excitingly adverb
• nonexciting adjective
• unexciting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of exciting¹

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

Example Sentences

Yes we didn't play exciting attacking football but we played to our strengths against a top ranked team.

From BBC

"It is clear that the plan is to attempt to be a more physically imposing, ball-dominant and exciting team," added Irfan.

From BBC

“At age 19, she is already one of the most exciting players in the world,” Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

He added that there had been a number of strong proposals involving "exciting plans for the future", including those that could not be supported in this round.

From BBC

"London, at that stage, was such an exciting, vibrant and diverse city," he says.

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