exciting
Translation
exciting, thrilling
Examples
It was an exciting movie.
It was an exciting film.
This is an exciting opportunity.
This is an exciting opportunity.
Grammar Patterns
an exciting ((noun)) causing great enthusiasm and eagerness. It was an exciting movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: thrilling, stimulating; Antonyms: boring, dull
Etymology
From Latin 'excitare' meaning 'to rouse'. 'Ex-' means 'out' and 'citare' means 'to set in motion'.
Memory Tips
Think of something that makes you jump 'out' ('ex-') of your seat with energy.