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But, in addition, there is, all through the tragedy, a constant alternation of rises and falls in this tension or in the emotional pitch of the work, a regular sequence of more exciting and less exciting sections.
Andrew Coyle Bradley

Meaning of "exciting" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXCITING

exciting  [ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXCITING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Exciting is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXCITING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of exciting in the English dictionary

The definition of exciting in the dictionary is causing excitement; stirring; stimulating.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXCITING


backbiting
ˈbækbaɪtɪŋ
biting
ˈbaɪtɪŋ
copywriting
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪtɪŋ
fighting
ˈfaɪtɪŋ
firefighting
ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtɪŋ
handwriting
ˈhændˌraɪtɪŋ
infighting
ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ
inviting
ɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ
kiting
ˈkaɪtɪŋ
lighting
ˈlaɪtɪŋ
moonlighting
ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ
screenwriting
ˈskriːnraɪtɪŋ
sighting
ˈsaɪtɪŋ
siting
ˈsaɪtɪŋ
songwriting
ˈsɒŋˌraɪtɪŋ
underwriting
ˈʌndəˌraɪtɪŋ
unexciting
ˌʌnɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ
uninviting
ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ
whiting
ˈwaɪtɪŋ
writing
ˈraɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXCITING

excisional
excitability
excitable
excitableness
excitably
excitancy
excitant
excitation
excitative
excitatory
excite
excited
excitedly
excitedness
excitement
exciter
excitingly
exciton
excitonic
excitor

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXCITING

accounting
auditing
awaiting
counterfeiting
creative writing
dispiriting
editing
forfaiting
ghostwriting
government in waiting
inhibiting
lady-in-waiting
limiting
nail-biting
no waiting
recruiting
soliciting
suiting
visiting
vomiting
waiting

Synonyms and antonyms of exciting in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXCITING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «exciting» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of exciting

Translation of «exciting» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXCITING

Find out the translation of exciting to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of exciting from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «exciting» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人兴奋的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

emocionante
570 millions of speakers

English

exciting
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रोमांचक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُثِير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

захватывающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

empolgante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

excitant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mengujakan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aufregend
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

興奮させる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흥미진진한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

narik kawigaten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lý thú
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உற்சாகமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रोमांचक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

heyecan verici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

entusiasmante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podniecający
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

захопливий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

emoționant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συναρπαστικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

opwindende
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

upphetsande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

spennende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of exciting

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXCITING»

The term «exciting» is very widely used and occupies the 5.123 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXCITING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «exciting» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «exciting» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about exciting

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10 QUOTES WITH «EXCITING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word exciting.
1
Chris Van Allsburg
The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding.
2
Gerry Anderson
I've always been interested in the idea of space exploration. When I was younger it was just a dream, but the theory of rockets being able to travel through space was very much alive. I found it very exciting.
3
Lynne Reid Banks
The '50s in general are written off as a boring decade following the turmoil of the Second World War and its immediate aftermath - the postwar Labour government, the cold war, the arrival of the New Look in fashion, etc. But I remember it as a very exciting time - a pioneering, rule-breaking time, especially for the young.
4
Gerry Beckley
Also in Norah Jones, now there's a voice that sounds and I don't mean disrespect but sounds a hundred years old that sounds incredibly experienced. It's just an exciting time.
5
Jan de Bont
Using my imagination and creativity is exciting to me.
6
Andrew Coyle Bradley
But, in addition, there is, all through the tragedy, a constant alternation of rises and falls in this tension or in the emotional pitch of the work, a regular sequence of more exciting and less exciting sections.
7
Paget Brewster
I'm not a super-actorly actor, my-body-is-an-instrument type of person, but I do want to do fun, exciting, interesting things. I have a 2001 PT Cruiser. I saved my money so I can take my time and choose something that I think is great, and that's what I'm waiting for.
8
Laurel Clark
I can't think of anything that's as exciting as I'm sure this mission will be, and actually being in space. But, we did some training as a crew together.
9
Paul Coffey
Having Wayne in town will be exciting enough.
10
Siobhan Davies
What we do now is to be valued - but we need to do more, so that it's more exciting to other people, and therefore that excitement shines back on us and we're able to have the energy to do more, to widen our creativity.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXCITING»

Discover the use of exciting in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to exciting and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Exciting Escapes
Trapped without hope of rescue in a remote corner of the desert, or a daring break for freedom from a high security prison, Exciting Escapes features extraordinary real life escape stories.
Jane Bingham, 2011
2
Exciting Philippines: A Visual Journey
In true Exciting Series style, Exciting Philippines is a fascinating affordable primer for globe-trotters and armchair explorers alike.
Elizabeth Reyes, 2001
3
Missions Made Exciting for Adults
A great resource for encouraging your adults to get involved in local and foreign missions. Includes ideas that take five minutes (praying for missionaries) or five weeks (an overseas mission trip).
Elizabeth W. Crisci, 1996
4
75 Exciting Vegetables for Your Garden
Seventy-five eminently beautiful fruits and vegetables are profiled in this charming new book by expert gardener and garden designer Jack Staub.
Jack Staub, 2009
5
The Golden Compass
Accompanied by her daemon, Lyra Belacqua sets out to prevent her best friend and other kidnapped children from becoming the subject of gruesome experiments in the Far North.
Philip Pullman, 2006
6
Polymer Clay: 20 Weekend Projects Using New and Exciting ...
Provides step-by-step instructions for creating twenty objects from polymer clay, as well as an explanation of the various tools required to make these and many other decorative clay products.
Irene Semanchuk Dean, 2000
7
Exciting Electrics
An activity book for upper primary students.
Sandy Tasker, 2004
8
The Exciting Endocrine System: How Do My Glands Work?
Explores the workings of the endocrine system in the human body.
John Burstein, Slim Goodbody, 2009
9
A Chinese-American Exciting Journey Into the 21st Century
This book is much more than a memoir, and deserves to be treated as textbook material.
K. P. Wang, 2006
10
Exciting Holiness
Now reissued by popular demand in a more convenient smaller format, here is a complete resource for Eucharistic worship on all festivals and feast days.
Tristam, Brother Tristam, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXCITING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term exciting is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Gruden considers Griffin's OTA progress to be 'exciting'
I did, however, find it interesting that he says he considers Griffin's offseason progress to be “exciting.” Gruden also seemed to indicate that ... «Comcast SportsNet Washington, Jul 15»
2
5 Exciting Ways Health-Tech Startups Are Improving Lives
We use mobile devices in many aspects of our lives. With the recent rise of wearable devices and health apps, we can now expect to manage ... «Entrepreneur, Jul 15»
3
Close-Up Look At Ghostbusters' Proton Packs Is Pretty Exciting
The new Ghostbusters proton pack has been a hot ticket item. Director Paul Feig has released two photos so far on social media of the ... «Cinema Blend, Jul 15»
4
Branford Boase award-winner Rosie Rowell: 'It is beyond exciting!'
Rosie Rowell and her editor Emily Thomas have won the 2015 Branford Boase award, which is given to the author and editor of the ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
Danny McGuire: New system makes for exciting end to season
But it's pretty simple once you get your head around it and I think it's going to make for an exciting end to the year. At the moment, it looks like ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
6
'Ultimate soccer mom', U.S. team captain Christie Rampone, talks …
Fresh off her second World Cup Win, U.S. women's national soccer team captain Christie Rampone, called in to talk her exciting win and the ... «New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV, Jul 15»
7
New dinosaur has exciting nose: Wendiceratops
Wendy Sloboda's knack for finding fossil beds got her name immortalized -- and has handed science a missing link in dinosaur evolution. «Channel3000.com - WISC-TV3, Jul 15»
8
The four most exciting films of the upcoming Oscar season
More than likely my most-anticipated film of the year, “Knight of Cups,” was pushed back to 2016 by its production company Film Nation ... «Kykernel.com, Jul 15»
9
Finland Plays Version Of Baseball That Is Non-Stop, Exciting And …
You could say that baseball is popular in some parts of Finland, but that would only be partially true. First of all, they call it pesäpallo. «The Post Game, Jul 15»
10
Philippines Property Awards rewards region's most exciting market
MANILA, Philippines – More than 250 of the nation's brightest leaders and talents in real estate, architecture and design gathered in Manila this ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»

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