/eksθiˈtante/
#3195 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
exciting
Word origin
From excitar ('to excite'), from Latin excitare ('to rouse'), a frequentative of exciere, from ex ('out') plus ciere ('to set in motion').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- excitare
- English cognates
- excite, cite, incite
Grammar
Masc pluralexcitantes
Examples
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The final was the most exciting match of the season.
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Living abroad is an exciting experience.
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Coffee has a stimulating effect on the body.
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What an exciting story you have told us!
inesperado.
There is nothing more exciting than an unexpected trip.
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