adj · noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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Pronunciation
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/ɪkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
/ɛkˈsʌɪtɪŋ/
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CMU ARPABET:IH0 K S AY1 T IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Creating or producing excitement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
adj
Meaning 2
Sexually stimulating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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3
noun
Meaning 3
The process of something becoming excited; excitation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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4
verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of excite
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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5
adjective
Meaning 5
creating or arousing excitement
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
an exciting account of her trip
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Antonyms: unexciting
6
adjective satellite
Meaning 6
stimulating interest and discussion
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
an exciting novel
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
46 source translations are retained for this English entry.