adjective
exciting
Causing eager interest or enthusiasm.
The final minutes of the game are especially exciting.
Etymology
The Latin root means to rouse or stir. Exciting describes what produces that response, awakening interest, eagerness, or emotional energy in someone.
More examples
- She has exciting news about her new job.
- Learning to cook opens up exciting possibilities for dinner.
- The mystery gets more exciting with every chapter.
Forms
exciting · more exciting · most exciting
excite verb — To cause eager interest or enthusiasm.
excitement noun — A feeling of eager interest or enthusiasm.
Similar words
- thrilling
- Suggests more intense excitement, often involving suspense or adventure.
- exhilarating
- Emphasizes feeling energized and joyful rather than eagerly interested.