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EXCITING

(adj., adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Exciting.

How to pronounce exciting:

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Exciting - as an adjective

Creating or arousing excitement

Example: "An exciting account of her trip"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unexciting20

Exciting - as an adjective satellite

Stimulating interest and discussion

Example: "An exciting novel"

Exciting - as a verb

To stir the emotions of.

Example: "The fireworks which opened the festivities excited anyone present."

To arouse or bring out (e.g. feelings); to stimulate.

Example: "Favoritism tends to excite jealousy in the ones not being favored."

To cause an electron to move to a higher than normal state; to promote an electron to an outer level.

Example: "By applying electric potential to the neon atoms, the electrons become excited, then emit a photon when returning to normal."

To energize (an electromagnet); to produce a magnetic field in.

Example: "To excite a dynamo"

Exciting - as a noun

The process of something becoming excited; excitation.

Example Sentences

"The roller coaster ride was very exciting."
"I won a free trip to an exciting destination."
"She received an exciting job offer from a prestigious company."
"The exciting football match kept the crowd cheering throughout."
"I can't wait to try the exciting new restaurant in town."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCITING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, exciting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCITING has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is EXCITING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, exciting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCITING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is EXCITING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, exciting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCITING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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