Exciting vs. Interesting

Exciting vs. Interesting — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Exciting and Interesting

Excitingadjective

creating or producing excitement

Interestingadjective

Arousing or holding the attention or interest of someone.

Excitingnoun

The process of something becoming excited; excitation.

Interestingadjective

(euphemistic) strange or unusual, in a negative sense.

The stew had an interesting flavor.

Excitingadjective

creating or arousing excitement;

an exciting account of her trip

Interestingverb

present participle of interest

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Excitingadjective

stimulating interest and discussion;

an exciting novel

Interestingadjective

arousing or holding the attention