excited

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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

excited

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past tense and past participle of excite

Synonyms of excited

Adjective

• eager
• enthusiastic
• anxious
• avid
• keen
• hungry
• pumped
• ardent
• interested

Examples of excited in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Look for Dinkins, a blocking specialist the team is excited about, to return to the practice squad if he’s not snapped up on waivers. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Bryan Danielson was more excited about McGuinness reaching the ropes than most of Wembley Stadium, but Nigel ultimately tapped out. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

While adversarial crowds often are a home-field advantage, Matthews understands the challenge that lies ahead but is excited to be back and playing in front of the Cal faithful. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

For the most part, the students seemed excited to learn from their teacher. — Austin Horn august 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1855, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing excited

• excited state
• hyper-excited
• self-excited

Rhymes for excited

• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• farsighted
• highlighted
• ignited
• incited
• indicted
• invited
• nearsighted
• recited

Kids Definition

excited

adjective

: having or showing strong feeling

excited about the trip

excitedly adverb