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

If you get excited by the idea of diving in reefs, snorkeling, swimming in rivers, and exploring caves, jungles with vast biodiversity, and sites of historical significance, Belize could be for you. —Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

The program's goals go beyond cash aid for Michigan families: It is also aimed at getting donors, lawmakers, and voters excited about how child cash benefits could help their communities. —Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024

Some of us were very excited about this fact, including commerce director Rachel Fletcher. —Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024

If someone in your life is excited about donating to a certain nonprofit, doubling their contribution becomes an expression of your love for them as well as a donation. —Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 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