excited

[ik-sahy-tid]

adjective

1. stirred emotionally; agitated.

   An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.

   Synonyms: impassioned, perturbed, stormy, ruffled

2. stimulated to activity; brisk.

   an excited buying and selling of stocks.

   Synonyms: enthusiastic, active, eager

excited

/ ɪkˈsaɪtɪd /

adjective

1. emotionally aroused, esp to pleasure or agitation

2. characterized by excitement

   an excited dance

3. sexually aroused

4. (of an atom, molecule, etc) occupying an energy level above the ground state

Other Word Forms

• excitedly adverb
• excitedness noun
• hyperexcited adjective
• superexcited adjective
• unexcited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of excited¹

First recorded in 1650–60; excite + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He’s most excited, he says, to see their faces as they run out of the tunnel.

From Los Angeles Times

Levack said she is excited to see how a moment when Ferreira’s character flips off Toronto’s landmark CN Tower plays to a local audience.

From Los Angeles Times

"With that work concluding, and a new chapter starting... now is the right time for new leadership and I am excited about what it will achieve."

From BBC

"We know that change can be uncomfortable, but we are excited about the opportunities ahead as we propel forward to achieve our growth ambitions and delivering exceptional customer experiences."

From BBC

She said six years ago she was "delighted" and "insanely excited" to be making Amazon her creative home.

From BBC

Related Words

• agitated 
• annoyed 
• delighted 
• disturbed 
• eager 
• enthusiastic 
• hysterical 
• nervous 
• passionate 
• thrilled 

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Spelling tips for excited

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