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单词 exciting
释义

exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: producing excitement
excitingly
ik-ˈsī-tiŋ-lē How to pronounce exciting (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • breathtaking
  • charged
  • electric
  • electrifying
  • exhilarating
  • exhilarative
  • galvanic
  • galvanizing
  • hair-raising
  • heart-stopping
  • inspiring
  • intoxicating
  • kicky
  • mind-bending
  • mind-blowing
  • mind-boggling
  • rip-roaring
  • rousing
  • stimulating
  • stirring
  • thrilling
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Example Sentences

an exciting trip to Africa an exciting account of her adventures This isn't a very exciting book.
Recent Examples on the Web While exciting, this time of year can also be quite overwhelming, which is where solid wardrobe essentials, hero beauty products, and more come in to save the day. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The new film doesn’t look as bright and exciting as the original, and the animation, while obviously different, doesn’t feel as groundbreaking. Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 The Commanders have three exciting wide receivers in Terry McLaurin, speedy Curtis Samuel and rookie Jahan Dotson. Fred Bowen, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 The hospitality industry is back in full swing and the last couple of years have seen a host of exciting new hotels and spas open around the world. Maureen O'hare, CNN, 7 Sep. 2022 Additionally, Jensen says that the next generation of graphics will be very exciting. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 25 Aug. 2022 That started to feel very exciting for this overall theme of, this trio really stepped in it. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 23 Aug. 2022 So excited to partner with @itiscolossal @federallamm to continue our work on the thylacine - very exciting times ahead for marsupial biology! Ariana Garcia, Chron, 17 Aug. 2022 And then to have Lamondre Brooks, who is also maybe the most talented of that group, which is really exciting for a young guy that’s got four years left as well. Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 13 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

exciting

adjective

ex·​cit·​ing ik-ˈsī-tiŋ How to pronounce exciting (audio)
: producing excitement
an exciting adventure

exciting 1 of 2

adjective

1
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation an exciting, come-from-behind victory for the underdogs in the last game of the World Series

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • breathtaking
  • interesting
  • thrilling
  • intriguing
  • inspiring
  • exhilarating
  • electrifying
  • intoxicating
  • fascinating
  • electric
  • gripping
  • provocative
  • mind-blowing
  • galvanizing
  • mind-bending
  • mind-boggling
  • exhilarative
  • galvanic
  • rip-roaring
  • riveting
  • stimulating
  • kicky
  • heart-stopping
  • rousing
  • tantalizing
  • absorbing
  • lively
  • engrossing
  • enchanting
  • hair-raising
  • enthralling
  • moving
  • stirring
  • titillating
  • charged
  • dynamic
  • spellbinding
  • touching
  • arresting
  • poignant
  • energetic
  • kinetic
  • high-voltage
  • lusty

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • unexciting
  • boring
  • tedious
  • tiresome
  • uninteresting
  • dull
  • monotonous
  • humdrum
  • dreary
  • mind-numbing
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as in provocative
serving or likely to arouse a strong reaction and what exciting news have you for us today?

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • provocative
  • charged
  • motivating
  • motivational
  • stimulating
  • provoking
  • edgy
  • inspiring
  • motivative
  • inciting
  • inspirational
  • explosive
  • instigating
  • energizing
  • piquing
  • inflammatory
  • instigative
  • incendiary
  • maddening
  • upsetting
  • annoying
  • triggering
  • exasperating
  • inducing
  • vitalizing
  • teasing
  • aggravating
  • irksome
  • vexing
  • irritating
  • taunting
  • galvanizing
  • activating
  • quickening
  • fiery
  • bothersome
  • jeering
  • enraging
  • vexatious
  • angering
  • pesky
  • galling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • noninflammatory
  • subduing

exciting

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verb

present participle of excite
1
as in thrilling
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings for some reason the first snowfall of the season never fails to excite us

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • thrilling
  • electrifying
  • exhilarating
  • intriguing
  • inspiring
  • intoxicating
  • delighting
  • galvanizing
  • enchanting
  • titillating
  • interesting
  • riveting
  • stimulating
  • arousing
  • turning on
  • provoking
  • captivating
  • charming
  • mesmerizing
  • tantalizing
  • charging
  • pumping up
  • bewitching
  • enthralling
  • inciting
  • spellbinding
  • hypnotizing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • boring
  • tiring
  • wearying
  • discouraging
  • disheartening
  • dispiriting
  • palling
  • demoralizing
  • jading
  • dejecting
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2
as in encouraging
to rouse to strong feeling or action televised pictures of the victims of the famine that would excite any viewer to pity

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • encouraging
  • provoking
  • stimulating
  • inspiring
  • arousing
  • stirring
  • motivating
  • moving
  • sparking
  • inciting
  • driving
  • instigating
  • energizing
  • triggering
  • inducing
  • impassioning
  • motiving
  • piquing
  • galvanizing
  • vitalizing
  • revving (up)
  • firing (up)
  • maddening
  • upsetting
  • igniting
  • enraging
  • building a fire under
  • activating
  • angering
  • annoying
  • exasperating
  • quickening
  • animating
  • irritating
  • kindling
  • bothering
  • aggravating
  • setting off
  • vexing
  • teasing
  • inflaming
  • fanning
  • taunting
  • pumping up
  • fermenting
  • abetting
  • getting
  • fomenting
  • jeering
  • enflaming
  • galling
  • keying (up)
  • raising
  • whipping (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • soothing
  • calming
  • tranquilizing
  • subduing
  • tranquillizing
  • appeasing
  • pacifying
  • placating
  • mollifying
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