exciting
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
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Definition of exciting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
stimulatingcausing feelings of interest and enthusiasm
  • The exciting movie kept everyone on the edge of their seats..
invigorating stimulating thrilling
2.
emotioncausing excitement or strong emotions
  • The movie was exciting and kept us on edge.
stimulating thrilling
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Expressions with exciting

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expresses enthusiasm or interest about something
You got the job? How exciting!
information that causes excitement or joy
She received exciting news about her promotion.
periods filled with thrilling events or activities
The 1960s were exciting times for music and culture.
describe something in a way that makes it seem exciting
The tour guide painted an exciting picture of the ancient ruins.
chance that causes enthusiasm
She was thrilled about the exciting opportunity to work abroad.

Origin of exciting

Latin, excitare (to rouse)

Terms with exciting included in their meaning

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exploration
unusual and exciting experience
boringadj.
lacks interest
not interesting or exciting
actionadj.
movies
full of exciting events or activities
feeling
desire for new and exciting experiences
boreadj.
dull
not interesting or exciting
dulladj.
boring
not interesting or exciting
eageradj.
expectancy
impatiently waiting for something exciting
entertainment
most exciting part of an event

Examples of exciting in a sentence

  • An exciting adventure awaits us.
  • The concert was an exciting experience for everyone.
  • He found the roller coaster ride exciting and thrilling.

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  1. French:passionnant, exaltant, ...
  2. German:spannend, mitreißend, ...
  3. Italian:emozionante, avvincente, ...
  4. Spanish:emocionante, conmovedor, ...
  5. Portuguese:emocionante, empolgante, ...
  6. Chinese:刺激的, ...
  7. Japanese:ワクワクする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُثِير, محفز, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְרַגֵּשׁ, מַלְהִיב, ...
  10. Russian:захватывающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захоплюючий, збуджуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:रोमांचक, उत्तेजनापूर्ण, ...
excite
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Definition of excite - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
stimulate enthusiasmcause feelings of enthusiasm and eagerness
  • The upcoming concert seemed to excite the entire town..
arouse provoke stimulate
2.
emotionstir strong emotions or feelings in someone
  • The movie excited the audience with its thrilling plot.
arouse provoke stimulate
3.
biologyTECH.stimulate activity in an organ or tissueTECH.
  • The drug excited the nerve cells.
arouse provoke stimulate
4.
physicsTECH.increase energy level of an electron or atomTECH.
  • The laser excited the electrons to a higher state.
energize stimulate
5.
magnetismTECH.produce a magnetic field in an objectTECH.
  • The current excited the electromagnet.
charge energize magnetize
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Origin of excite

Latin, excitare (to call out)

Examples of excite in a sentence

  • The idea of a road trip excites me.
  • The news excited her beyond words.
  • His speech excited the crowd into action.
  • The experiment aimed to excite the muscle tissue.
  • Certain chemicals can excite brain activity.
  • The experiment aimed to excite the atoms using ultraviolet light.

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  1. French:enthousiasmer, émouvoir, ...
  2. German:begeistern, aufwühlen, ...
  3. Italian:entusiasmare, emozionare, ...
  4. Spanish:emocionar, provocar, ...
  5. Portuguese:entusiasmar, agitar, ...
  6. Chinese:激发, 激起, ...
  7. Japanese:興奮させる, 感動させる, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثَارَ, أَلْهَبَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַלְהִיב, לְעוֹרֵר, ...
  10. Russian:взволновать, восхитить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захоплювати, захопити, ...
  12. Hindi:उत्साहित करना, उत्तेजित करना, ...
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