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

Navarro exuded a bravado and excited Trump supporters who believe he was unfairly targeted. —Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024

Best Prime Day Lego Deals Under $25 Lego fans, get excited! —Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024

Everybody was most excited to see a real showdown happen in front of their eyes, and watch two great actors do great work in this episode. —Hunter Ingram, Variety, 17 July 2024

The two people running for president should not be, and the collective voters are not excited about either candidate. —Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 16 July 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