English Explanatory Dictionary

exciting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of excite
adj
  1. Creating or producing excitement.
  2. Sexually stimulating.
noun
  1. The process of something becoming excited; excitation.

Pronunciation

/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ /ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/ en-us-exciting.ogg

Word forms

exciting more exciting most exciting excitings

Synonyms

absorbing alacrifying awesome banging bracing compelling distracting dramatic edge-of-the-seat engrossing electric electrifying enlivening enthralling exciteful exciting exhilarating exhilarative explosive fascinating hair-curling hair-raising heady heart-pounding heartstopping heartswelling intoxicating gripping impressive inspiring invigorating jiggy kicky mind-blowing moving off the chain pulse-pounding pulsating rip-roaring riveting rousing sensational shocking sizzling slam-bang spine-tingling startling stimulating stirring stonking thrilling thrilly warm

Antonyms

boring calming nonexciting restful relaxing unexciting wearisome

Related words

enthusiastic thrill

Derived words

eggciting excitingly excitingness hyperexciting nonexciting unexciting
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