exciting

ex-cit-ing · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling.

  2. 2.

    Producing strong feelings of interest or anticipation.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    exciting times — a period full of interesting developments
  • •
    how exciting! — an exclamation of enthusiasm
  • •
    exciting news — information that generates enthusiasm

Related words

Antonyms: boring, dull, tedious, uninteresting
See also: excite, excited, excitement, thrilling
Synonyms: captivating, exhilarating, gripping, stimulating, thrilling

Etymology

Present participle of "excite," used as an adjective, from Latin "excitare" (to rouse, call forth).