Exciting
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsCausing strong feelings of enthusiasm, eagerness, or pleasure.
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
The theme park offered an exciting ride on a roller coaster.
💡 Simply: Imagine finding a surprise gift! That feeling of anticipation and happiness is exciting. It's like when you're about to ride a roller coaster.
👶 For kids: When something makes you feel happy and want to do something, that's exciting!
More Examples
The prospect of going to the concert was exciting.
She found the new job offer to be very exciting.
How It's Used
"The new movie is exciting."
"We are planning an exciting vacation."
"It was an exciting game, with lots of lead changes."
Causing feelings of enthusiasm, interest, or anticipation.
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb 'excite'.
The new technology is exciting a lot of speculation.
💡 Simply: It's like 'creating excitement'. The action of making something fun or interesting.
👶 For kids: It's like when you're making something make other people happy and excited.
More Examples
His performance was truly exciting the audience.
How It's Used
"The project is exciting a lot of interest."
From Middle English exciten, from Latin excitare ('to rouse, awaken'), from ex- ('out, thoroughly') + citare ('to put in motion, summon').
The word 'exciting' has been used since the 17th century to describe things that stir up emotions or feelings.
Memory tip
Think of something that makes your heart race and your palms sweat – that’s exciting!
Practice
Word Origin
Root: excitare