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 of excited

• agitated
• heated
• upset

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

After getting together over the course of the season, the duo are excited for folks to see where their characters go this year. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2025

Kat Manz, who has two daughters, was excited to see a new female mascot in Kansas City. —Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2025

The Reality of Reality TV As viewers dive into season three, both stars are excited to show more vulnerable sides of their journeys. —Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 12 Nov. 2025

The fans are really, really gracious and excited. —Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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