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

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
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis. Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 Another parent appreciated the variety, though wished for clearer instructions or a pause button since the cube’s speaker could be hard to hear over excited kids. Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 Russell and Thompson — both now in Dallas — sounded excited about finally getting to play together. Christian Clark, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 The underground pop of the 2010s used to get so excited about being online, using shrinky-dink artifice to delight in poking fun at a culture that could feel shallow and strange but also organic and endlessly renewable. Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for excited

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 10 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

excited

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

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