exciting
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Making you feel very eager, happy and full of energy.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
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Definition
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adjective
Creating or arousing excitement
“An exciting account of her trip.”
Creating or producing excitement.
Sexually stimulating.
noun
The process of something becoming excited; excitation.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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Inflected forms
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Arouse or elicit a feeling.
Word family
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The feeling of lively and cheerful joy.
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Sense: creating or arousing excitement
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