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excitingCausing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling and stimulating. Describes something that produces feelings of anticipation and enjoyment.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling and stimulating. Describes something that produces feelings of anticipation and enjoyment.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

Korean meaning: 흥미진진한, 신나는, 자극적인

Korean pronunciation: 익-사이-팅 (강세: 사이)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother finds bingo more exciting than skydiving.
  • The exciting movie kept us on the edge of our seats.
  • He thought watching paint dry was exciting - clearly he needed more hobbies.

exciting

ADJECTIVE

//ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ//

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling and stimulating. Describes something that produces feelings of anticipation and enjoyment.

exciting concept
💡 Concept

Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness; thrilling and stimulating. Describes something that produces feelings of anticipation and enjoyment.

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exciting rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Exciting writing becomes inviting!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixex--
Rootcite
Suffix--ing

Origin

From Latin 'excitare' meaning 'to call out, rouse, or stimulate.' The word literally meant to stir something from within and bring it outward.

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🎵Rhyme

invitingwritingfighting

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother finds bingo more exciting than skydiving.

The exciting movie kept us on the edge of our seats.

😄 Fun example

He thought watching paint dry was exciting - clearly he needed more hobbies.

The exciting discovery changed our understanding of history.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother finds extreme sports more exciting than soap operas these days.

😄 Fun example

The most exciting part of online shopping is pretending you can afford everything.

This exciting project will help students develop their creativity.

She shared some exciting plans for the upcoming festival.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

thrillingexhilaratingstimulatingelectrifyingcaptivating

Antonyms

boringdull