exciting
gb/ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ/ us/ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ/
A2
English
~ 2600
izgalmas, izgalommal jár, idegőrlő
A2
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izgalmas
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is exciting
The movie was so exciting that I couldn’t look away.
A film annyira izgalmas volt, hogy le sem tudtam venni róla a szemem.
She just told me some exciting news about her job.
Épp most mesélt valami izgalmas hírt a munkájáról.
We have an exciting opportunity to travel abroad next year.
The final match was the most exciting game of the season.
There’s an exciting new restaurant opening downtown.
Learner examples
The book is very exciting.
A könyv nagyon izgalmas.
This is an exciting day for me.
Ez egy izgalmas nap számomra.
I saw an exciting show last night.
We have exciting plans for the weekend.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'exciting' (something causes excitement) with 'excited' (someone feels excitement). For example, 'I am exciting' is incorrect if you mean you feel excitement; it should be 'I am excited'.
Meaning
Causing great interest or enthusiasm
Collocations
exciting opportunity
|exciting news
|exciting adventure
|exciting moment
|exciting prospect
Synonyms
thrilling (Suggests an intense and often exhilarating feeling of excitement, sometimes with an element of danger.)
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stimulating (Emphasizes mental or emotional engagement rather than physical thrill.)
Antonyms
boring (Lacking interest or excitement; dull.)
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dull (Not lively or interesting; lacking brightness or vividness.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making you feel very interested, happy, or full of energy.
Causing strong feelings of interest, enthusiasm, or eagerness.
B1
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idegőrlő
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] is exciting
Waiting for the results was an exciting experience.
Az eredményekre való várakozás sok izgalommal járt.
It’s always exciting to meet someone you admire.
Mindig izgalommal jár találkozni valakivel, akire felnézel.
The first day at a new school can be exciting and scary at the same time.
Learner examples
Meeting new people is exciting.
Új emberekkel találkozni izgalommal jár.
The first day of school is exciting for me.
Az első tanítási nap számomra sok izgalommal jár.
It is exciting to start a new job.
Meaning
Causing nervous anticipation
Collocations
exciting challenge
|exciting possibility
Synonyms
tense (Focuses more on nervousness and strain rather than positive anticipation.)
Antonyms
calm (Not causing feelings of nervousness or anticipation; peaceful.)
Themes
emotions
|events
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making you feel both happy and nervous because something important is happening or will happen.
Causing a mix of nervousness and anticipation, often before an important or uncertain event.
Grammar
Dictionary form
exciting
IPA
GB/ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ/
US/ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
ex - cit - ing (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cit)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: exciting
Word family
Core family
Related words
excitedly
adverb B1
overexcited
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unexciting
adjective
Advanced or less common
excitable
adjective
excitingly
adverb
Expressions
exciting times
1/ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
A period full of notable events
A time in life when many interesting or important things are happening.
Examples
- These are exciting times for the tech industry.
- We’re living in exciting times with so many changes happening.
something exciting
1/sˈʌmθɪŋ ɪksˈaɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
An unspecified thing that excites
Something that makes you feel happy and interested.
Examples
- I have something exciting to tell you.
- They planned something exciting for her birthday.