excited

adjective

ex·​cit·​ed ik-ˈsī-təd 

ek-

: 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

ik-ˈsī-təd-lē 

ek-

adverb

talking excitedly

Synonyms

• agitated
• feverish
• frenzied
• heated
• hectic
• hyperactive
• overactive
• overwrought

Examples of excited in a Sentence

excited trading on the stock exchange followed in the wake of the favorable economic report

everyone was excited about the upcoming family vacation at the ski resort

Recent Examples on the Web

The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed. —Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

Perhaps no one was more excited than her son, Michael, who danced in front of her during her 3-minute speech. —Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024

Not everyone was excited about the McRib's sauce debut, however. —Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 21 Nov. 2024

In a global semiconductor market expected to be worth $700 billion next year, the company’s investors are certainly excited. —David Prosser, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing excited

• excited state
• hyper-excited
• self-excited

Kids Definition

excited

adjective

: having or showing strong feeling

excited about the trip

excitedly adverb