exciting
ihk-SUH-ih-tihng
Exciting (adj) means producing strong feelings of enthusiasm or anticipation. Example: “It was one of the most exciting matches of the season.”
adj
1
Producing strong feelings of enthusiasm or anticipation.
"It was one of the most exciting matches of the season."
"She has some exciting news to share with the team."
"We are planning an exciting trip to the mountains next spring."
How to use exciting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething that gets people worked up with anticipation or thrill.
Common pairings
exciting news
exciting opportunity
sounds exciting
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Word forms
- Plural
- excitings
- Comparative
- more exciting
- Superlative
- most exciting
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It was one of the most _____ matches of the season.
Synonyms
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absorbing
alacrifying
awesome
banging
bracing
compelling
dramatic
distracting
edge-of-the-seat
engrossing
electric
electrifying
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Rhymes for exciting
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What does “exciting” mean?
The word “exciting” means producing strong feelings of enthusiasm or anticipation. In plain terms, something that gets people worked up with anticipation or thrill.
How do you pronounce “exciting”?
“Exciting” is pronounced ihk-SUH-ih-tihng (/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “exciting” in a sentence?
Here is “exciting” used in a sentence: “It was one of the most exciting matches of the season.”
What is another word for “exciting”?
Words with a similar meaning to “exciting” include absorbing, alacrifying, awesome, banging, bracing and compelling.
What is the opposite of “exciting”?
The opposite of “exciting” — its antonyms — are boring, calming, nonexciting, restful and relaxing.
What part of speech is “exciting”?
“Exciting” is an adjective.
Is “exciting” a common word?
“Exciting” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between exciting and excited?
'Exciting' describes the thing that causes the feeling — an exciting game, an exciting idea. 'Excited' describes the person who feels it — she was excited. In short, an exciting event makes you excited. Saying 'I am exciting' when you mean 'I am excited' is a very common mistake.
Is exciting a positive word?
Usually, yes. It normally signals enthusiasm, energy, and pleasant anticipation, as in an exciting opportunity. But excitement can also be tense — the exciting final minutes of a match may be nerve-wracking rather than purely enjoyable. Context decides whether the thrill is happy or edged with anxiety.
What is the opposite of exciting?
Common opposites include boring, dull, tedious, and unexciting. Where 'exciting' stirs enthusiasm and anticipation, these words describe something flat that fails to stir any feeling. 'Dull' and 'boring' are the most natural everyday antonyms, while 'tedious' adds the sense of being tiresomely long as well as unstimulating.
What is an example of 'exciting' in a sentence?
'The final lap was the most exciting part of the race' shows it describing something that produces strong anticipation and thrill. Other natural examples include an exciting new job, exciting news, or the film's exciting climax. It always points to the source of enthusiasm, not the person feeling it.
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