excited

adjective

ex·​cit·​ed ik-ˈsī-təd How to pronounce excited (audio)
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: having, showing, or characterized by a heightened state of energy, enthusiasm, eagerness, etc. : feeling or showing excitement
I noticed that John's manner was somewhat unusual. He seemed very excited and restless.Agatha Christie
The children were too excited to sleep.
… no one in Washington seems to regard this particular revelation as anything to get excited about.Michael Kinsley
excitedly adverb
talking excitedly

Examples of excited in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web What love can look like Heading into the final season, Ryding and Rudberg were both excited to explore new physical and emotional intimacy between Wilhelm and Simon, who no longer have to hide their relationship. Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2024 Emergent moments like these add strong world building and keep you excited about what could potentially come next in your adventure. George Yang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024 The first time Nate had come over, Nate got super excited and wanted to do something on it. Ade Adeniji, SPIN, 20 Mar. 2024 Some other people who aren't so excited about the product? USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2024 But as her due date nears, the professional hairstylist and travel agent only grows more and more excited about raising two daughters. Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024 With its world premiere in Austin on Saturday, the pair is excited to share their fresh and quirky vision with the world — a creative partnership built from a foundation of friendship and trust. William Earl, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024 But Spoelstra is excited to add a player with Mills’ experience and winning pedigree to the roster in the final weeks of the regular season. Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024 However, Kreischer and Segura both shared excited sentiments about one guest in particular: Guy Fieri. Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of excited was in 1855

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“Excited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excited. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

excited

adjective
: having or showing strong feeling
excited about the trip
excitedly adverb

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