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Synonyms for exciting


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ik-sahy-ting
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsaɪ tɪŋ

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Définition of exciting

Origin :
  • late 14c. (n.), "action of urging, prompting, inciting," noun of action from excite (v.). As a present participle adjective, from 1811 in sense "causing disease." Sense of "causing excitement" is from 1826.
  • adj inspiring, exhilarating
Example sentences :
  • It would have interfered with her relations with Austin, which were beginning to be exciting.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • "But that way was so exciting," she urged, not at all convinced.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • They leave off at the most exciting point, and are continued in the next volume.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • They were silent, and had even forgotten the exciting event of the stealing of the horses.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • At every recess hour the forces gathered for the exciting sport.
  • Extract from : « The Boy Life of Napoleon » by Eugenie Foa
  • Suddenly the Bible seems as exciting as some wonderful novel.
  • Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
  • It was the first examination which had ever come to him in this exciting way.
  • Extract from : « Tip Lewis and His Lamp » by Pansy
  • His life in the woods—so full of exciting events—was pleasant and safe.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • It had been the most exciting, the most savage of all sports—a man hunt!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • As I have said, we had at first no fear of exciting distrust.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

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