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

Considering how this worked out for the Chiefs, Cavs fans seem excited. —David Wysong, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024

Fans are excited to see cricket as an Olympic sport for the first time since 1900 at the 2028 games in Los Angeles. —Danish Bajwa, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2024

Glory watch on prime video The Indiana Jones franchise Year: 1981 Runtime: 1h 55m Director: Steven Spielberg Everyone is getting cautiously excited for James Mangold’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, releasing later this year. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 June 2024

This Milwaukee elementary school student, and now entrepreneur, is already excited about being his own boss at just 10 years old. —Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 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