kicky

adjective

ˈki-kē How to pronounce kicky (audio)
Definition of kickynext
as in exciting
causing great emotional or mental stimulation needing one last kicky experience in my life, I decided to try bungee jumping

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Recent Examples of kicky Yes, this might be a strange starting point for an article about a kicky new romantic comedy bound for Netflix, but stay with it. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026 First with a campy animation going back in time and then a somehow even campier song-and-dance routine going forward, Impacciatore and the talented dancers brought the eras to life with kicky dance routines and hilariously exaggerated period costumes (the 1980s polyester ski suits were on point). — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026 The flavors built on one another, a kicky sip that finished smooth and well-structured. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 These jackets were contrasted with kicky pleated skirts. — Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kicky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kicky
  1. exciting
  2. breathtaking
  3. interesting
  4. intriguing
  5. thrilling
  6. inspiring
Adjective
  • The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
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  • Shot on location in Alberta, Canada, the blooming grasslands, breathtaking sunrises, glistening rivers and immense mountaintops are characters in their own right, often pulling audiences in when the storyline itself is drastically lacking.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is racing to get a handle on an almost entirely unregulated industry – one that’s advancing at breathtaking speed.
    — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Ours can start as one page of a contract, on the least interesting sheet in the agreement, the one nobody reads aloud.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Do not scatter your energy across every interesting possibility.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Equally, a disappointing first quarter can create an intriguing price if the problem is temporary, fixable, and already discounted.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Webflow's most intriguing hook is its set of CMS tools, which gives you a system to efficiently manage content.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The Carolina Panthers kicked off their preseason slate Thursday with a thrilling, 33-30 walk-off win over the Arizona Cardinals at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Like life, this can be a thrilling ride There are seven theme words to find today, including the spangram.
    — Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Rodriguez, who is is 50, said seeing someone more than 30 years his senior exhibiting so much energy on stage was an inspiring sign that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down.
    — Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Sharing wins and losses with others unites us, but is motivational and inspiring.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of inspiring

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“Kicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kicky. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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