exciting

• Décrit quelque chose qui suscite un grand enthousiasme et une forte envie de participer ou de vivre l'expérience.

Describes something that causes great enthusiasm and eagerness.

1. Causing great enthusiasmA2formal

   Something that makes you feel very enthusiastic, eager, or thrilled.

   excitant

   • The movie was so exciting that I couldn't look away.
   • She had an exciting adventure during her trip to Africa.
   • The announcement of the new product was very exciting for the team.

   Synonymesbreathtakingelectrifyingexhilaratinginspiringintoxicatingrousingstimulatingstirringthrilling

   Antonymesboringdullmundanetediousunexcitinguninspiring

2. Stimulating or thrillingA2informal

   Causing strong feelings of interest or pleasure, often due to novelty or risk.

   excitant

   • The roller coaster ride was incredibly exciting.
   • He finds skydiving to be the most exciting sport.
   • The concert was exciting from start to finish.

   Synonymesamazingbreathtakingdramaticelectrifyingexhilaratinghair-raisingintoxicatingrivetingrousingsensationalspectacularstimulatingstirringstunningthrilling

   Antonymesbanalboringdullmundanetediousunexcitinguninteresting

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un de vifs sentiments d'enthousiasme, d'impatience ou d'excitation.

A verb used to express the act of causing strong feelings of enthusiasm, eagerness, or arousal in someone.

1. Make enthusiasticA2formal

   To cause someone to feel very enthusiastic, eager, or happy about something.

   Exciter, enthousiasmer

   • The news of the trip excited the children.
   • Her speech excited the audience to take action.
   • The prospect of a new job excited him greatly.

   Synonymesanimateenergizeenlivenfire upgalvanizeinspirerousestimulatestirthrill

   Antonymesboredampendiscouragedisheartendisincline

2. Stimulate or arouseB2formal

   To cause a particular feeling, reaction, or activity to happen.

   Stimuler ou éveiller

   • The experiment excited a lot of interest in the scientific community.
   • His comments excited a heated debate among the panel.
   • The new policy excited both support and criticism.

   Synonymesagitateanimatearouseelicitevokegalvanizeinciteinspirekindleprovokerousestimulatestir uptrigger

   Antonymesallaycalmdampendeadenpacifyquietrepresssoothesubduesuppress

3. Cause sexual arousalB2formal

   To cause someone to feel sexual desire or arousal.

   exciter sexuellement

   • The romantic scene in the movie excited her.
   • He was excited by her touch.
   • Certain scents can excite the senses.

   Synonymesarouseawakeninflamerousestimulatestirtitillateturn on